The market around Quantum technology is growing. Hundreds of “Quantum” Startups are scattered around the world. Yet, the question remains, which country holds the lead.
For most people it’s obvious that the US is leading the sector (as it bears the biggest tech companies (google, IBM,..)).
And that is the case when looking at the revenue.(2025)
Revenue
The quantum sector in the US produced almost twice as much revenue as europe. And this while having 22% less quantum companies as europe.
| Amount of quantum companies | |
| USA | 110 |
| Europe | 141 |
| Global | 441 |
A reason for that might be the amount of governmental funding. Here it is visible, why many Founders choose Europe. As it “outfunds” the US by billions, even Germany alone almost matches the governmental investments of the US.
Funding
This creates a picture of Startups being funded more in Europe, yet this is not always the case.
Private / non governmental investments in the US are in average more than 3 times as high as in Europe.
| private funding | 2012-2024 | 2024 |
| USA | $3,44 billion | $1,75 billion |
| Europe | $1,02 billion | $0,53 billion |
Outlook:
In my opinion: Europe is not that far behind, and in the future Europe could even be the leader in this sector. As most of European Startups are still young (which results in low revenue), but nonetheless they have valid and innovative science behind them. In 2024 8 of 19 new quantum Startups were founded in Europe, which emphasizes Europe’s attractiveness and sufficient Know-How. I believe that trend to continue in the near future.
Sources
Global Market & Industry Reports
• McKinsey & Company. (June 2025). Quantum Technology Monitor 2025. https://share.google/eXd48DEPFzFIQ7mi6
• ICV TAnK. (April 2025). 2024 Global Overview of Investment and Financing in the Quantum Field. Link to PDF
• GESDA (Geneva Science and Diplomacy Anticipator). (2025). Quantum and a Framework for SDG Applications: Intelligence Report on Quantum Diplomacy in Action 2025-2026.
• PatentPC. (January 25, 2026). Government Spending on Quantum Computing: Who’s Investing the Most? (Latest Stats). By Bao Tran.
• Qureca. (2025). Quantum Initiatives Worldwide 2025 [Data excerpt].
European Union Documents (Strategy & Research)
• European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC). (2025). Future Directions for Quantum Technology in Europe: An analysis of policy questions (JRC141050). Authors: Lewis, A. M., et al.
• European Quantum Flagship. (February 2024). Strategic Research and Industry Agenda 2030 (SRIA 2030). link to PDF
• European Quantum Industry Consortium (QuIC). (January 2024). Strategic Industry Roadmap (SIR). link to PDF
• European Quantum Flagship. (March 2024). KPI Booklet 2024.
• European Quantum Flagship. (November 2022). Strategic Research and Industry Agenda (SRIA) [Preliminary Version].
• European Quantum Flagship. (March 2020). Strategic Research Agenda.
United States Government Reports (National Quantum Initiative)
• National Science & Technology Council (NSTC). (December 2024). National Quantum Initiative Supplement to the President’s FY 2025 Budget. Link to PDF
• National Science & Technology Council (NSTC). (December 2023). National Quantum Initiative Supplement to the President’s FY 2024 Budget.
• National Science & Technology Council (NSTC). (January 2023). National Quantum Initiative Supplement to the President’s FY 2023 Budget.
• National Science & Technology Council (NSTC). (December 2021). National Quantum Initiative Supplement to the President’s FY 2022 Budget.
• National Science & Technology Council (NSTC). (January 2021). National Quantum Initiative Supplement to the President’s FY 2021 Budget.
• U.S. Congress. (2026). HHRG-119-SY00-20260122-SD002 [Hearing Document/Testimony regarding Quantum Innovation].
German Government Documents
• Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung (BMBF). (April 2023). Handlungskonzept Quantentechnologien (2023–2026).
• Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung (BMBF). (September 2018). Rahmenprogramm Quantentechnologien – von den Grundlagen zum Markt.
• Deutscher Bundestag. (2020). Drucksache 19/25208: Antwort der Bundesregierung auf die Kleine Anfrage … Stand der Quantentechnologie in Deutschland (19. Wahlperiode).
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