Quantum technology is entering the industrialization stage, and Europe’s ability to compete globally depends on building a consolidated, well-connected ecosystem. That is the central message of this DLD26 expert panel, moderated by Inga vom Holtz (UnternehmerTUM) and featuring Kevin Berghoff (Quantum Diamonds), investor Jasmin Güngör (Onsight Ventures), Sabine Klauke (Airbus), and Marcus Hennig (planqc).
Different quantum fields exhibit varying levels of maturity, the discussion makes clear. While quantum computing still faces complex engineering hurdles, Güngör notes that quantum sensing “is already market ready.”
Industrial giants are now capitalizing on this progress. Sabine Klauke highlights Airbus’s active integration of the technology. “We are flying quantum sensors today”, she says, “because we do think that this will be a step change in improving the navigation capabilities that we can have.”
For successful corporate-startup collaborations, both Berghoff and Henning stress the need to focus on clear, real-world computational pain points. Although quantum computing is still under development, Henning predicts it will take “five to ten years until we have something where you can say it will solve industrial problems.”
