Quantum Computing Revenue Will Reach $1.1 Billion in 2027
Global market growth continues as national and enterprise investments rise alongside maturing infrastructure.
Updated on Oct. 8, 2026 in Quantum Computing
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Worldwide quantum computing revenue is projected to reach $1.1 billion in 2027. This forecast follows a 2026 performance where the sector generated $869.9 million in revenue, representing a 22.9 percent growth rate.
Why it matters
National ambitions to secure technical leadership drive significant public sector spending, while enterprises continue to define success criteria and assess supplier durability. Capital availability and financial arbitrage opportunities remain primary drivers for investment within the financial services sector.
The market grew by 22.9 percent in 2026 to reach $869.9 million. Key infrastructure projects include the 54-qubit Euro-Q-Exa computer in Germany and the Lucy quantum computer in France.
The players
Gartner
This technological research and consulting firm provides market insights and industry projections for the global IT sector.
IonQ
This company specializes in the development of general-purpose quantum computing systems.
Zapata
This enterprise software company focuses on quantum-ready applications and algorithms for business use.
The details
Nations and businesses are currently prioritizing spending on quantum literacy, patents, and early use-case exploration. As the market scales, financial services are projected to overtake the public sector as the largest spending industry by 2028.
Timeline
September 2025: IonQ completed the acquisition of Oxford Ionics.
February 2026: Germany inaugurated the 54-qubit Euro-Q-Exa quantum computer.
April 2026: France inaugurated the Lucy quantum computer and Zapata secured $15 million in financing.
2027: Worldwide quantum computing revenue is projected to hit $1.1 billion.
2030: Gartner expects over 50 percent of existing quantum startups will exit the market.
The Tech Race
The projected failure of over half of quantum startups by 2030 follows a pattern of market correction seen in the dot-com bubble consolidation. This trajectory highlights a move toward industry maturity as businesses shift from experimental literacy toward proven, durable applications.
Enterprises are currently evaluating supplier durability and defining specific business problems, which will eventually shape the commercial software tools available to end-users. As public and private spending shifts toward practical use-cases, early adopters can expect more standardized, reliable quantum-ready infrastructure.
The takeaway
The quantum computing sector is transitioning from a phase of high-volume experimentation to a period of consolidation where only firms with durable business models will thrive. Organizations should focus on long-term viability assessments when choosing partners to avoid exposure to startup instability.
Further reading
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