Cullen International's latest Global Trends benchmark provides an overview of “who is doing what” in quantum technology. For each of 16 jurisdictions around the world, the benchmark reports on:

• Objectives, roadmaps and landmark achievements in quantum communications, computing, and sensing
• Funding for quantum technology R&D
• Selected developments and upcoming initiatives announced by public, private or academic entities on quantum technology

Key highlights
 

• 13 jurisdictions covered in this benchmark issued a comprehensive strategy or policy covering quantum technology. Some jurisdictions are however shifting their focus from R&D to commercialization opportunities and/or defence.
• In recent years, public funding on quantum technology R&D has seen China, Japan and the US at the forefront.
• Most private investment in quantum technology is currently in quantum computing. However, the most important breakthroughs have so far been observed in quantum sensing.
• The quantum startup ecosystem is also evolving. Some quantum technology companies in different parts of the world recently announced they would go public to fund their expansion.

Scope
Region: Global
Countries covered: 16 (Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, the EU, France, Germany, India, Japan, Korea, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, the UK and the US.)
Policy area: Quantum technology
Last updated: May 2026

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