Quantum Index Report
Outcome/Accomplishment
The 2025 Quantum Index Report (QIR) has been released by Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), a partner institution of the National Science Foundation (NSF)-funded Center for Quantum Networks (NSF CQN), an Engineering Research Center (ERC) headquartered at the University of Arizona. A publication of the MIT Initiative on the Digital Economy, QIR seeks to make quantum technology more accessible to more people.
Impact/Benefits
Quantum technologies can present a high barrier to understanding for non-experts because they often rely on complex principles and concepts from a variety of specialist fields. The Quantum Index Report aims to reduce the complexity and make it possible for a wider audience to have a deeper understanding of the quantum landscape.
Explanation/Background
Quantum technologies are evolving from theoretical concepts into tangible technologies with commercial promise. Their rapid progress is capturing global attention and suggests that we stand on the cusp of a second quantum revolution. QIR provides a comprehensive, data-driven assessment of the state of quantum technologies. This inaugural edition focuses on quantum computing and networking. The report tracks, measures, and visualizes trends across research, development, education and public acceptance. It aggregates data from academia, industry, and policy sources.
The QIR team, led by Principal Investigator Jonathan Ruane, provides independent data and insights about the state of quantum computing and networking. They take a community-led approach in tracking progress against a wide range of benchmarks, highlighting milestones, and providing an overview of the implications of these important technologies. They aim to serve the quantum community, policymakers, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, media, and the public by enabling more informed decisions especially around investment, adoption, impact, and priority setting.
Location
Collage Park, MDwebsite
Start Year
Microelectronics and IT
Quantum, Microelectronics, Sensing, and IT
Lead Institution
Core Partners
Fact Sheet
Outcome/Accomplishment
The 2025 Quantum Index Report (QIR) has been released by Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), a partner institution of the National Science Foundation (NSF)-funded Center for Quantum Networks (NSF CQN), an Engineering Research Center (ERC) headquartered at the University of Arizona. A publication of the MIT Initiative on the Digital Economy, QIR seeks to make quantum technology more accessible to more people.
Location
Collage Park, MDwebsite
Start Year
Microelectronics and IT
Quantum, Microelectronics, Sensing, and IT
Lead Institution
Core Partners
Fact Sheet
Impact/benefits
Quantum technologies can present a high barrier to understanding for non-experts because they often rely on complex principles and concepts from a variety of specialist fields. The Quantum Index Report aims to reduce the complexity and make it possible for a wider audience to have a deeper understanding of the quantum landscape.
Explanation/Background
Quantum technologies are evolving from theoretical concepts into tangible technologies with commercial promise. Their rapid progress is capturing global attention and suggests that we stand on the cusp of a second quantum revolution. QIR provides a comprehensive, data-driven assessment of the state of quantum technologies. This inaugural edition focuses on quantum computing and networking. The report tracks, measures, and visualizes trends across research, development, education and public acceptance. It aggregates data from academia, industry, and policy sources.
The QIR team, led by Principal Investigator Jonathan Ruane, provides independent data and insights about the state of quantum computing and networking. They take a community-led approach in tracking progress against a wide range of benchmarks, highlighting milestones, and providing an overview of the implications of these important technologies. They aim to serve the quantum community, policymakers, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, media, and the public by enabling more informed decisions especially around investment, adoption, impact, and priority setting.