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FZJ-2023-01044

http://join2-wiki.gsi.de/foswiki/pub/Main/Artwork/join2_logo100x88.png Wissenstransferstudie: Quantencomputing für KMU

Zeuch, D. (Corresponding author)FZJ*

2023
Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH Zentralbibliothek, Verlag Jülich

Please use a persistent id in citations: http://hdl.handle.net/2128/33879

Report No.: 4439

Abstract: This report summarizes the results of the exploratory knowledge transfer study "Quantencomputing für KMU" (English translation: "Quantum Computing for SMEs"). This study, funded by the Helmholtz Association and conducted between December 2020 and March 2022, focused on the identification of information requirements and the corresponding transfer of basic quantum computing (QC) knowledge from research institutions to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The study was carried out at Forschungszentrum Jülich, a German hub for QC research.The application of QC is expected to have immense potential for change of the economy due to a high anticipated computational advantage of quantum computers for various fields such as optimization, simulation and artificial intelligence. However, quantum computing is still at an early development stage, and so far a clear added economic value of QC applications has not been demonstrated beyond doubt. Nevertheless, as major benefits are expected for a wide range of sectors in the future, it is important that the relevant industry starts to address the opportunities and implications of QC now. It tends to be difficult in particular for SMEs to devote the necessary time and financial resources to such an engagement. A key objective of the study was therefore to find out how quantum-ready German SMEs are. On the basis of the results, relevant specialist knowledge was then to be processed in a target group-oriented manner and communicated to representatives of SMEs. In evaluating the study's results, potential QC suppliers and users were considered separately. We observed comparatively higher interest in QC on the part of suppliers. This is mainly due to the fact that quantum computers are already being developed and produced in the laboratory, while profitable use is not yet on the table. High potential was found among some SME suppliers, for example among manufacturers of cables, power sources, measurement and vacuum technology. The surveyed users included companies from data analysis and data processing, chemistry, management consulting and banking sectors.

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Contributing Institute(s):

1. Quantum Computing Analytics (PGI-12)
2. Science Office (PGI-SO)

Research Program(s):

1. 5223 - Quantum-Computer Control Systems and Cryoelectronics (POF4-522) (POF4-522)

Appears in the scientific report 2023

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