Quantum Computing: Trends and Challenges to Watch in 2025

Trends and Challenges to Watch in 2025

Quantum Computing, AI, and Cybersecurity

As we close the chapter on 2024 and its remarkable quantum breakthroughs, it’s time to focus on the trends and challenges shaping the quantum computing landscape this year. 

In 2025, the focus will shift from exploring theoretical possibilities to demonstrating tangible business value, known as quantum utility, in real-world applications. The latter would likely be achieved with specialized application-specific hardware and software and hybrid classical-AI-quantum computations. 

Focus on Quantum Utility

The emphasis will shift further from “quantum supremacy” (demonstrating that a quantum computer can perform a task that is intractable for classical computers) to “quantum utility” (solving real-world problems that provide business value). More companies will claim quantum utility for specific use cases. This is the key theme for 2025 that explains the other trends.

Hybrid Quantum-Classical Computing

While full-scale quantum computers are still some time away, the trend of combining classical and quantum computing resources will continue to grow. This involves using classical computers to handle certain computation parts while offloading computationally intensive tasks to quantum processors. This trend will lead to the rise of the hybrid quantum-classical-AI offerings by the data centers and the cloud computing providers, as well as the on-premise quantum systems installation, with companies focusing on solving integration challenges and adapting algorithms to these hybrid workflows.

Specialized Quantum Hardware 

Instead of pursuing universal, gate-based quantum computers, which face significant technological hurdles, some companies, such as D-Wave and Kipu Quantum, are developing specialized quantum hardware tailored for specific problem types. These specialized systems, such as analog quantum computers and hybrid analog-digital systems, may offer a faster path to solving commercially relevant problems, even if they are less versatile than general-purpose quantum computers.

Increased Investments and Growing Public Interest

In 2025, we can expect a surge in both private and public investment in quantum computing as qubit counts increase, error rates decrease, and qubit connectivity improves. The approaching prospect of quantum utility, even in niche applications, is attracting the attention of early adopters across various industries.  

  • A McKinsey report suggests that up to $80 billion could be invested in quantum technologies by the end of the 2030s.
  • The number of scientific publications and patent filings related to quantum computing continues to rise exponentially.
  • A Gartner report suggests that more than 40% of large enterprises will have quantum computing initiatives in place by 2025. This number was around 1% in 2023.

More Regulation and Control

As the technology starts to show early promise, governments worldwide are likely to introduce or further work on more detailed technology standards, investment or public funding regulations, and export controls, aiming to capture the future value generated by the technology at the national or regional level, with an initial focus on defense use cases.  

Challenges facing players in this field

Quantum computing’s potential is undeniable, but the path to widespread adoption is filled with challenges. Addressing these will define the industry’s trajectory in 2025.

Scalability

Scaling quantum computers to the size required for real-world applications presents a formidable engineering challenge. Not only must the number of qubits increase dramatically from the current range of a few hundred to potentially millions of logical qubits, but these qubits must also maintain high quality (low error rates, long coherence times) and be interconnected in complex ways. Maintaining coherence and managing inter-qubit interactions becomes exponentially more difficult as the system grows.

Error Correction

Achieving fault-tolerant quantum computation, which involves robust and efficient error correction, is essential for practical quantum computing but remains a long-term goal. Current error rates per logical operation, approximately 10-3, are far too high and need to be reduced by at least ten orders of magnitude for fault tolerance. This will enable complex quantum algorithms to run for extended periods without errors corrupting the computation.

Cost

Quantum computing is currently 100,000 times more expensive than classical computing ($1,000 to $5,000 per hour for quantum machines compared with $0.05 per hour for classical computing). Reducing costs is essential for broader adoption. Reducing these costs is essential for the wider adoption and commercialization of quantum computing.

Algorithm Development

The development of quantum algorithms that demonstrate a clear and substantial advantage over classical algorithms is still in its early stages. While a few algorithms, such as Shor’s and Grover’s, have shown great potential, more research is urgently needed to discover and develop quantum algorithms tailored to specific applications across various industries, including materials science, pharmaceuticals, finance, and artifфбicial intelligence.

Software and Programming

Programming quantum computers is fundamentally different from classical programming. Developing user-friendly software tools, platforms, and programming languages is crucial for making quantum computing accessible to a wider range of developers and future enterprise users.

Talent Gap

And the last, but as important as the first one – there is a shortage of skilled professionals with expertise in quantum computing, physics, engineering, and software development. Universities and training programs are expanding their quantum education offerings, but the demand for skilled individuals currently outpaces the supply, making interdisciplinary collaboration and attracting talent from related fields essential. To address this, initiatives like the Open Quantum Institute, hosted at CERN, aim to grow a new generation of quantum experts focusing on underserved geographies.

The challenges facing quantum computing are significant, but so are the rewards for those who address them proactively. If your organization is ready to lead in this new era of quantum innovation, now is the time to act. Contact our team today to discuss how we can help you navigate these challenges and build a roadmap to quantum readiness. Together, we can turn obstacles into opportunities.

QCentroid and QPerfect Partner to Accelerate Enterprise Quantum Computing

Strasbourg, 19 September – QCentroid, the pioneering Quantum-as-a-Service platform provider, and QPerfect, a leading European deep-tech company specializing in quantum computing solutions, today announced a partnership to make quantum computing more accessible and practical for businesses.

This collaboration combines QCentroid’s powerful Quantum Ops platform with QPerfect’s unique virtual quantum computer, MIMIQ 1.0, to deliver an unparalleled quantum experience to enterprises. By integrating MIMIQ’s capabilities into the QCentroid platform, businesses can now seamlessly access, test, customize, benchmark, and deploy quantum applications at an unprecedented scale.

Bridging the Quantum Gap

Many organizations are eager to explore quantum computing’s potential but face barriers like cost and complexity. This partnership addresses these challenges by combining QPerfect’s advanced MIMIQ virtual quantum computer with QCentroid’s enterprise-focused QuantumOps platform.

MIMIQ: Next-Gen Quantum Simulation

MIMIQ allows businesses to design, test, and optimize large-scale quantum algorithms, effectively simulating the power of future quantum computers today. This empowers organizations to benchmark for quantum advantage and prepare for the upcoming fault-tolerant quantum computing (FTQC) revolution.

QCentroid: Simplifying Quantum for the Enterprise

QCentroid’s QuantumOps platform provides rapid access to quantum experimentation, enterprise-grade security, and seamless integration with existing IT infrastructure. Together with MIMIQ, it creates a unified ecosystem for businesses to explore quantum solutions efficiently and securely.

Partnership Benefits

  • Immediate access to MIMIQ next-gen quantum capabilities on the QuantumOps platform.
  • Curated catalog of pre-built, MIMIQ-powered use cases.
  • Seamless enterprise deployment of quantum solutions.
  • Accelerated learning curve for businesses across industries.

Why It Matters

This partnership significantly lowers the barriers to quantum computing adoption, enabling businesses to:

  • Reduce time-to-value for quantum initiatives
  • Minimize technology risk through large-scale experimentation
  • Gain a competitive edge by preparing for the quantum computing future

Executive Perspectives

Philippe Blot, CEO of QPerfect, commented on the partnership, “This collaboration with QCentroid is a key milestone in making quantum computing practical and accessible to businesses. By integrating our MIMIQ technology into their QuantumOps platform, we’re empowering enterprises to experiment and innovate with quantum algorithms at an unprecedented scale, accelerating their path to quantum advantage and the future of fault-tolerant quantum computing.”

Carlos Kuchkovsky, CEO and co-founder of QCentroid, added, “The integration of QPerfect’s MIMIQ technology with our QuantumOps platform represents a significant step forward in enterprise quantum computing. This partnership enables businesses to bypass many of the current limitations in quantum hardware, allowing them to experiment with large-scale quantum algorithms today. By providing this capability, we’re helping organizations build quantum readiness, optimize their processes, and gain a competitive edge in preparation for the era of fault-tolerant quantum computing.”

Looking Ahead

In the coming months, QCentroid and QPerfect will further integrate their technologies, offering a unified platform that seamlessly blends MIMIQ’s capabilities with QCentroid’s Quantum Ops features. This integration will enable businesses to leverage the full power of quantum computing, from experimentation to production deployment.

Contact: 

Gregory Shutko, gregory@qcentroid.xyz

Georges Le Nigen, georges.lenigen@qperfect.io 

About QCentroid

QCentroid is a leading next-generation computing platform provider. It empowers businesses to use the best computational approaches for a given problem, optimizing business efficiency and net zero goals at the same time. When it comes to quantum computing, the QCentroid platform offers the first-of-its-kind Quantum Ops features to streamline the entire quantum application lifecycle, enabling businesses to focus on innovation and value creation. By hiding the quantum complexity and empowering users with intuitive AI tools and clear workflows, QCentroid transforms how quantum experimentation is done, from months to weeks, enabling companies to get to utility and their net zero objectives faster. 

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About QPerfect

QPerfect, a pioneering quantum computing start-up based in France, is driving advancements that accelerate the development of fault-tolerant quantum computing. The company is at the forefront of designing, simulating, and optimizing quantum computers through its innovative hardware and software solutions. QPerfect’s virtual quantum computer, MIMIQ, is revolutionizing the field by enabling large-scale simulations of quantum computing systems. Capable of executing quantum algorithms on up to thousands of physical qubits, MIMIQ sets a new benchmark in the industry. Building upon MIMIQ, and with a specific focus on neutral atom quantum computers, QPerfect is developing comprehensive software and hardware solutions. These solutions aim to provide end users with quantum computing services and propel quantum computers towards fault-tolerance.

Explore how QPerfect is leading us towards the revolution of fault-tolerant quantum computing at www.qperfect.io and follow us on LinkedIn.