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January 6, 2022

Dozens of companies budget $1m+ for quantum computing as tech race intensifies

Big enterprises are upping their spend on the emerging technology as the race to secure talent and IP intensifies


Maija Palmer

4 min read

FMNLab

Almost a fifth of large companies are investing more than $1m on quantum computing as they race to take a lead in the emerging technology, according to a recent study.

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Quantum computing adoption by sector
Source: Zapata
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Motivations for investing in quantum computing
Source: Zapata
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Quantum patent filings by year
Source: Appleyard Lees
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Planned uses for quantum computing
Source: Zapata
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