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UN Names 2025 Quantum Year; Nobel Prize Boosts Maturing Industry

4/28/2026

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UN Designates Quantum

The United Nations designated 2025 as the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology.
The Nobel Committee awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics for quantum-physics experiments, while technical progress spurred market growth, increased investment, and expanded pure-play quantum firms and the quantum workforce.
A 2025 year-end report said the global quantum technology industry is maturing, gaining strategic importance, and that QED-C will track key metrics.

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Quantum Industry Expands

QED-C modeled its industry assessment on Harvard Business School’s Balanced Scorecard, adapting the framework to evaluate quantum-sector performance.
The State of the Global Quantum Industry 2026 report bases its figures on data collected through the end of 2025 and includes historical trends and forward-looking projections, while noting gaps such as incomplete private-company disclosures.
The report’s regional analysis identified 7,420 quantum-engaged organizations worldwide, a 14% increase since 2024.

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Quantum Market Surges

Qualified quantum talent remains scarce, especially those who blend physics, engineering, and software.
Public-private partnerships are essential for de-risking projects, funding infrastructure, and aligning national priorities with industry.
First high-impact quantum applications in material simulation for medicine, energy, and space are expected within three to five years.
Quantum-sensing revenue and quantum-computing market size are forecast to rise to $1.1 billion and over $3 billion by 2028, from $470 million and $1.4 billion in 2025.

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UN Designates Quantum

The United Nations designated 2025 as the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology.
The Nobel Committee awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics for quantum-physics experiments, while technical progress spurred market growth, increased investment, and expanded pure-play quantum firms and the quantum workforce.
A 2025 year-end report said the global quantum technology industry is maturing, gaining strategic importance, and that QED-C will track key metrics.

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