Where Quantum Technology Could Deliver Practical Value First

When people hear the phrase “quantum technology,” they often picture powerful computers capable of transforming entire industries. In reality, the term covers a broader family of technologies that harness quantum effects, and the next practical advances may come from specialized applications well before general-purpose quantum computers are ready for widespread commercial use. These advances may be incremental or largely invisible to end users, but they could still produce meaningful business, scientific and societal value. Here, members of Forbes Technology Council identify areas where quantum technology could deliver useful results first, even if those developments don’t resemble the breakthroughs the public has come to expect. One area that could bring real value soon is better sensors that…