UK Enterprises Bet Big on Quantum Computing, Eyeing £100M+ Value in a Year
Event summary
- 41% of large UK enterprises surveyed expect quantum computing to unlock over £100M in value within a year.
- 65% of UK business leaders are already adopting or testing quantum computing, with 26% in active adoption.
- Optimisation (supply chain, workforce scheduling) is seen as the clearest near-term use case.
- 35% of surveyed leaders say AI ROI has fallen below expectations, driving interest in quantum solutions.
The big picture
The survey underscores quantum computing's shift from theoretical exploration to practical enterprise adoption, particularly in optimisation-heavy industries. With 87% of UK leaders seeing quantum as a potential AI optimiser, the technology is emerging as a strategic priority amid growing infrastructure pressures. D-Wave's findings suggest early movers may gain a lasting advantage in computational efficiency.
What we're watching
- Optimisation Focus
- How quickly enterprises can operationalise quantum computing for supply chain and workforce scheduling.
- AI Synergy
- Whether quantum computing can meaningfully improve AI efficiency and ROI.
- Adoption Barriers
- The pace at which cost and expertise challenges will be overcome.
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