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Germany Quantum Computing

MARKET OVERVIEW

There’s an increasing demand for development and investments in quantum computing technologies in Germany with extensive use cases in sectors such as energy, finance, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, cybersecurity, logistics, manufacturing or aerospace.

With the “Quantum Technologies Action Plan” adopted by the Federal Cabinet, the German government is setting itself a political framework in the field of quantum technologies.  The action plan prioritizes bringing quantum technologies into use in industry, society and government institutions. 

An estimated USD 3 billion has been earmarked for the further development of quantum technologies until 2026. The measures will be supplemented by activities of the scientific organizations co-funded by the Federal Government.



CURRENT MARKET TRENDS

Germany is well positioned in all fields of quantum technologies. In the area of basic technologies and basic components for quantum technologies, Germany already has a corporate landscape of start-ups and large companies. Also, the first quantum sensor technology, materials and communication products have reached market maturity.

In January 2022, one of the world’s most powerful quantum computers, a so-called “quantum annealer”, went into operation at the research center Jülich. It’s the first quantum computer in Europe (Bundesregierung, 2022). 

In 2024, IBM opened the first quantum data center outside the United States in Ehningen, Stuttgart, Germany. IBM’s European quantum data center is equipped with two utility-scale IBM quantum computers running 127-qubit IBM Eagle processors. 


MAIN COMPETITORS

In an international comparison, Germany ranks fourth behind the United States, China and the United Kingdom (UK) in terms of corresponding publications of important scientific and technological work. 

Germany is in the top four for patent families, behind China, the United States and Japan. The focus of German patent families lies in the fields of quantum measurement technology and quantum electronics (Bundesregierung, 2023).

 

U.S. TECHNOLOGIES

U.S. companies enjoy a multitude of competitive advantages in this sector: 

  • A high global demand, stemming from its extensive IT-services industry.  

  • Competitive start-up and entrepreneur culture as well as its underlying support structure of a risk-tolerant capital market, enabling and facilitating innovation. 

  • The international reputation of U.S. products especially in the IT sector, such as products being user friendly, innovative, and reliable.

  • Vast supporting system and trade networks.

 

TRADE EVENTS

Event: World of Quantum, June 24-27, 2025
Location: Messe München, Munich, Germany
Website:  www.messe-stuttgart.de/quantum-effects/en
Description: International trade fair for quantum technology. 

 

Event: Quantum Effects, October 7-8, 2025
Location: Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Website: www.messe-stuttgart.de/quantum-effects/en
Description: International trade fair for quantum technology.


U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, INTERNATIONAL TRADE ADMINISTRATION CONTACT INFORMATION

For additional Information, please contact:

Tobias Wester
Senior Commercial Specialist
U.S. Commercial Service
tobias.wester@trade.gov
+49 69 7535 3159 
Frankfurt, Germany