Quantum Computing

Domestic and overseas quantum computing technology providers

Yano Research Institute published its market report, "Quantum Computer Market," in 2020 and 2021. Although technological advancements were progressing at an enormous speed, quantum computing applications were still in the early stages. However, five years later, a survey conducted in 2026 revealed the following findings regarding R&D and application developments.
First, research and development are progressing rapidly, as issues related to hardware error correction, input/output, and classic computer alignment and calibration have been addressed toward resolution. In terms of software, various algorithms have been developed, and existing ones have been improved. These developments are ongoing from the NISQ era to the current early fault-tolerant quantum computing (Early-FTQC) era and will continue into the FTQC era.
Second, application developments have progressed. From 2025 to 2026, proof of concept (PoC) in the form of near-production environments and actual products using quantum computing emerged. This demonstrates the gradual evolution of application development and market formation. The number of user companies has grown to include innovators in chemical and drug discovery, who have been involved since the beginning, and early adopters in the field of computer-aided engineering (CAE), who emerged between 2025 and 2026.
The market report "Quantum Computing 2026" updates the market size and application roadmaps of the rapidly advancing quantum computing industry. The report is based on interviews with 27 companies, 13 of which are overseas. These companies include Japanese firms such as Fujitsu, Hitachi, Jij, Quemix, and Fixstars Amplify, as well as leading companies from the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Germany, Finland, and South Korea. These include D-Wave, Equal1, Atom Computing, PlanQC, Quantum Machines, and Classiq Technologies.

I. Overview

1. What is Quantum Computing?
   　　1.1. Mechanisms and Properties of Quantum Computing
   　　1.2. Differences from and Limitations of Traditional Computers 
   　　1.3. Primary Methods for Implementing Quantum Bits
   　　1.4. Control System
   　　1.5. Ising Machine Models
2. Trends Among Domestic and Overseas Companies in Hardware Development
   　　2.1. Quantum Bit Architectures
   　　2.2. Control Devices
   　　2.3. Ising Machines
3. Trends Among Domestic and Overseas Companies in the Development of Algorithms and Applications
   　　3.1. Japanese Companies
   　　3.2. Companies Overseas
4. Trends Among Domestic and Overseas Companies Providing Platforms
5. Trends in Quantum Computing Talent Development
   　　5.1. Government Initiatives to Develop Quantum Computing Talents
   　　5.2. Quantum Skill Standard – Professional in Quantum STrategic industry Alliance for
   　　　　Revolution (Q-STAR)
   　　5.3. Businesses' Talent Development Initiatives
6. Forecast of Quantum Computing Market Size (2025-2035)
   　　6.1. Market Size Forecast
   　　6.2. Outlook for Market Growth Through 2035
   　　6.3. Key Trends
   　　　　6.3.1. How to Deliver Quantum Computing Solutions to Organizations Facing
    　　　　　　  Challenges
   　　　　6.3.2. Expectations for Results That Will Serve as a Catalyst for Creating New
      　　　　　　Industries Unique to Quantum Computing
   　　　　6.3.3. The Need for Support Solutions to Achieve the Right Balance in the Use of
   　　　　　　  Hybrid Systems Combining Existing and Quantum Computing Systems

II. Future with Quantum Computing (2020-2050)

1. Objectives to Use Quantum Computing
2. Technology Roadmap for Quantum Computing
   　　2.1. Technology Roadmap
   　　2.2. Perspectives of Businesses on the Shifts from NISQ, Early-FTQC to FTQC
   　　2.3. (Reference) Trends in the Number of Qubits Across Different Approaches
3. Evaluating the Applications of Quantum Computing from Four Aspects
4. YRI's Idea on the Roadmap for Quantum Computing Applications

III. Impacts of Quantum Computing on Industries and Their Application Examples

1. Manufacturing
   　　1.1. Smart Factory (Industry Robots)
   　　1.2. Simulation (CAE)
   　　1.3. Optimization of Production Planning
   　　1.4. Advancements of Maintenance, Inspection, and Diagnosis Technologies
   　　1.5. Quantum Computing Application Examples
   　　　　1.5.1. CAE-related by Nissan
   　　　　1.5.2. Optimization and Automation of Production Planning and Other Processes
   　　　　　　　in the Front-End Semiconductor Manufacturing Process by ROHM
2. Chemical Industry
   　　2.1. Exploring New Materials and Bioinformatics
   　　　　2.1.1. Trends Regarding New Functional Materials
   　　　　2.1.2. Assessment of the Impacts of Quantum Computing and Reasons
   　　2.2. Chemical Reactions in Development Processes
   　　　　2.2.1. Understanding Diverse Chemical Reactions in Development Processes
   　　　　2.2.2. Assessment of the Impacts of Quantum Computing and Reasons
   　　2.3. Cosmetics
   　　　　2.3.1. Trends Regarding Cosmetic Prescriptions
   　　　　2.3.2. Assessment of the Impacts of Quantum Computing and Reasons
   　　2.4. Quantum Computing Application Examples
   　　　　2.4.1. Simulation of Photosensitive Materials by JSR × IBM
   　　　　2.4.2. Workflow for FTQC Used in Quantum Chemical Calculations of High-
   　　　　　　　Molecular-Weight Molecules by Fujifilm
3. Pharmaceutical Industry
   　　3.1. Drug Discovery
   　　　　3.1.1. Trends in Drug Discovery
   　　　　3.1.2. Assessment of the Impacts of Quantum Computing and Reasons
   　　3.2. Formulation
   　　　　3.2.1. Trends in Formulation
   　　　　3.2.2. Assessment of the Impacts of Quantum Computing and Reasons
   　　3.3. Quantum Computing Application Examples
   　　　　3.3.1. Drug Discovery Applications by AstraZeneca × IonQ × AWS × NVIDIA
   　　　　3.3.2. The Use of Quantum Annealing in MR Information Provision Activities by
   　　　　　　　Shionogi
4. Transportation
   　　4.1. Logistics
   　　　　4.1.1. Trends in Logistics Industry
   　　　　4.1.2. Assessment of the Impacts of Quantum Computing and Reasons
   　　4.2. Transportation—Soil Transportation, Designated Waste Transportation
   　　　　4.2.1. Trends in Soil Transportation and Designated Waste Transportation
   　　　　4.2.2. Assessment of the Impacts of Quantum Computing and Reasons
   　　4.3. Quantum Computing Application Examples
   　　　　4.3.1. Optimization of Furniture Delivery Routes by Nitori × Home Logistics ×
   　　　　　　　Fujitsu
   　　　　4.3.2. Optimization of Picking Routes and Shelving Layouts in Factory Warehouses
   　　　　　　　by Toppan Digital and Toshiba
5. Financial Industry
   　　5.1. Asset Management and Financial Options
   　　　　5.1.1. Trends in Asset Management and Financial Derivatives
   　　　　5.1.2. Assessment of the Impacts of Quantum Computing and Reasons
   　　5.2. Insurance
   　　　　5.2.1. Trends in Insurance
   　　　　5.2.2. Assessment of the Impacts of Quantum Computing and Reasons
   　　5.3. Fraud Detection
   　　　　5.3.1. Current Status Regarding Fraud Detection
   　　　　5.3.2. Assessment of the Impacts of Quantum Computing and Reasons
   　　5.4. Quantum Computing Application Examples
   　　　　5.4.1. Advancements in Asset Management Operations by the Dai-ichi Life Group
   　　　　　　　× Fujitsu
   　　　　5.4.2. Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Fraud Detection Measures by D-Wave ｝　　
   　　　　　　　Quantum×Nasdaq Verafin
6. Energy
   　　6.1. Renewable Energy
   　　　　6.1.1. Renewable Energy Trends――Artificial Photosynthesis
   　　　　6.1.2. Assessment of the Impacts of Quantum Computing and Reasons
   　　6.2. Advancement in Energy Saving――Virtual Power Plants (VPPs)
   　　　　6.2.1. Advancement in Energy Saving
   　　　　6.2.2. Assessment of the Impacts of Quantum Computing and Reasons
   　　6.3. Quantum Computing Application Examples
   6.3.1. VPP by Grid Inc. and the University of Electro-Communications

IV. Company Profiles

1. Atom Computing (the U.S.)
2. Equal1 (Ireland)
3. OQC (Oxford Quantum Circuits, the U.K.)
4. OptQC
5. QC Ware (the U.S.)
6. Qubitcore
7. Qubit Pharmaceuticals (France)
8. qBraid (the U.S.)
9. Quemix
10. QuEL
11. QunaSys
12. Quantinuum (the U.S.)
13. Quanmatic
14. Quantum Computing Inc. (the U.S.)
15. Quantum Machines (Israel)
16. Qunova Computing (South Korea)
17. Classiq Technologies (Israel)
18. Groovenauts
19. QuantrolOx Ltd. (Finland)
20. JIJ
21. D-Wave Quantum Inc. (the U.S.)
22. Toshiba
23. Hitachi
24. Fixstars Amplify
25. Fujitsu
26. PlanQC (Germany)
27. blueqat