Getting quantum tech from research to commercialization requires partnership, federal experts say

Federal experts working in quantum information sciences and technology mapped out commercialization paths for quantum technologies, specifically quantum computing, at a Thursday hearing.

Better government and private sector coordination is needed to bridge the gap between quantum research and commercial applications, according to federal officials who spoke at a Thursday House Science, Space and Technology Committee hearing.

Those experts testified that the application landscape of quantum technologies — particularly computing — is still in its early stages, with industry help needed to innovate past current fundamental technology challenges.

As private and public investment in quantum technology continues to grow, with an October 2025 McKinsey report estimating approximately $2 billion was invested globally in 2024, the expectation that there will be commercial applications that deliver a return on investment is growing, especially with the looming arrival of a fault-tolerant quantum computer expected around 2030. 

James Kushmerick, the director of the Physical Measurement Laboratory ...