The UN has declared 2025 as the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, and this decision should come as no surprise. In the medium term, industries such as finance, pharmaceuticals, and logistics will be the most benefited by these solutions.

Quantum computing uses the laws of quantum mechanics to solve complex problems much faster than traditional computers. In fact, consulting firm Statista has projected that the global market size for this solution will reach $8.6 billion by 2027.

Although the idea of using this technology for computing is not new—dating back to 1980, when IBM, Microsoft, and Intel began a race to be the first to declare "quantum supremacy"—today we are seeing significant advances that encourage us to believe that what was once science fiction could become part of our daily lives.

In this regard, the creation of quantum computers is progressing in both public and private spheres, with a promising future outlook. A report by Boston Consulting Group indicates that investments exceeding $10 billion in this field are expected over the next three to five years.

While all industries will benefit from the development of this technology, the ones poised to experience the greatest positive impact are finance, pharmaceuticals, and logistics.

In this regard, the creation of quantum computers is progressing in both public and private spheres, with a promising future outlook. A report by Boston Consulting Group indicates that investments exceeding $10 billion in this field are expected over the next three to five years.

The pharmaceutical sector, on the other hand, will be able to simulate the behavior of molecules to better understand them and explore chemical structures in the creation of new drugs—activities that are challenging with current technology.

Logistics is another industry that will enjoy the benefits of quantum computing in the medium and long term, as it will be able to create different hypothetical scenarios to be better prepared to efficiently address disruptions.

The Other Side of Quantum Computing

Although the future we are beginning to envision is promising, the reality is that we must proceed with caution. To achieve a level of accessibility and adoption similar to that of Artificial Intelligence (AI), specialized companies will need to address several challenges. These include finding answers to the lack of proprietary languages when designing solutions, finding ways to prevent information from deteriorating in a short time—a problem caused by the low quality of qubits (the smallest unit of information)—and driving the development of tools that enable more logical operations with these systems.

While these three barriers may pose significant challenges, there are researchers and experts (with whom I agree) who believe that if the current pace of progress and investment in this field continues, we could see better quantum computers within the next five years.

I would like to conclude by encouraging those reading this to follow the latest developments in quantum computing and, when the technology becomes available, invest in it to enjoy its benefits and boost competitiveness in their industries.