{"id":10666,"date":"2026-04-15T12:35:27","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T10:35:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kqcbw.de\/?p=10666"},"modified":"2026-04-20T16:19:21","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T14:19:21","slug":"quantum-readiness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kqcbw.de\/en\/news\/quantum-readiness\/","title":{"rendered":"Quantum Readiness: The Skills Your Company Really Needs to Enter the World of Quantum Computing\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"10666\" class=\"elementor elementor-10666\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6c773d9 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6c773d9\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f05aa1c\" data-id=\"f05aa1c\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-77c4092 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"77c4092\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Quantum Readiness: The Skills Your Company Really Needs to Enter the World of Quantum Computing <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4416475 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4416475\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-57d5a6d\" data-id=\"57d5a6d\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c68163 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1c68163\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>09.04.26<\/strong> | <span class=\"TextRun SCXW177660581 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW177660581 BCX8\">Quantum\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW177660581 BCX8\">computing\u2014a<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW177660581 BCX8\">\u00a0technology poised to transform industries\u2014is approaching its first practical applications. The science behind it is highly advanced, yet many potential users in industry still lack clear entry scenarios\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW177660581 BCX8\">that offer<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW177660581 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW177660581 BCX8\">real business<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW177660581 BCX8\">\u00a0value. Vague notions of effort and\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW177660581 BCX8\">required<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW177660581 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW177660581 BCX8\">expertise<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW177660581 BCX8\">\u00a0often hold organizations back from taking those first practical steps toward their quantum future \u2014 even though getting started can be surprisingly simple.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW177660581 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9b25642 elementor-widget elementor-widget-wpzoom-elementor-addons-image-box\" data-id=\"9b25642\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wpzoom-elementor-addons-image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpzoom-elementor-addons-image-box\">\n\t\t\t<h3>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wpzoom-elementor-addons-image-box-link not-linked has-image\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/www.kqcbw.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Qc-Trainings-Bild.jpg');\"><span><\/span><\/span>\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t<\/div><!-- \/\/.wpzoom-elementor-addons-image-box -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f8d54f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7f8d54f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5>\u00a9 Fraunhofer IAF\u00a0<\/h5>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e52f14d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e52f14d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Technical resources are valuable, but internal understanding is essential<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Quantum computing has the potential to disrupt entire sectors. Across the globe, researchers are chasing\u00a0what\u2019s\u00a0known as\u202f<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">quantum advantage<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:\u00a0identifying\u00a0problems where quantum computers can truly outperform classical ones. Their goal is to make this revolutionary mode of computation capable of solving industry-relevant challenges\u2014and\u00a0ultimately become\u00a0a genuine game changer. While hardware and software continue to evolve rapidly, the human factor must not be neglected. For this technology to take root\u00a0across\u00a0industry, we need people who can use and evaluate these resources,\u00a0and some of them may already be part of your organization.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Knowledge builds the foundation: the first step toward quantum readiness<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Entering the field of quantum computing\u00a0doesn\u2019t\u00a0start with owning a quantum\u00a0computer\u2014it starts with building a solid understanding across your enterprise. Global studies show that technological progress in the quantum domain is currently outpacing the growth of relevant skills in industry and government. Analyses by the OECD, RAND Europe, and reports such as\u202f<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">State of Quantum 2025<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202fconsistently highlight a lack of application knowledge and skills as the key bottlenecks for adoption\u2014not the number of qubits available.\u00a0When the breakthrough arrives, it will be too late to catch up on the basics. Investing in skill development today enables organizations to evaluate technologies, formulate meaningful questions, and define effective next steps.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To foster these essential competencies, we have designed several training formats tailored to different knowledge levels. Our\u202f<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Compact Training<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202foffers a structured overview of the core concepts of quantum computing, key algorithms, and first use\u00a0cases\u2014the ideal way to build a sound understanding of this key technology for industrial contexts. Developers interested in the impact on their domain can gain deeper insights through our\u202f<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">three-day Industry Training<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, which explores concrete applications and foundational principles. For an immersive experience of the quantum world, including hands-on programming sessions and specialized topics, our\u202f<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">one-week Autumn School<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202fprovides the perfect deep dive.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Quantum skills: opportunities across roles<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Outstanding physics\u00a0expertise\u00a0remain\u00a0vital\u2014yet\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0not sufficient on its own. Current research shows that the expanding quantum ecosystem gives rise to diverse roles, each\u00a0requiring\u00a0distinct skill profiles: from engineers and software developers to data and project managers, and experts across industries such as finance,\u00a0logistics, and life sciences.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Building quantum\u00a0readiness therefore\u00a0requires parallel tracks of development. Alongside advancing algorithmic and hardware research, organizations need professionals who can\u00a0identify\u00a0applications, implement projects, address regulatory issues, and translate results into organizational impact. Otherwise, quantum computing risks\u00a0remaining\u00a0a high-tech niche accessible only to a few specialists.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you would like to develop these competencies within your company, our quantum computing training programs offer a structured, approachable starting point. Feel free to contact us or register directly for one of our\u00a0trainings.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Further\u00a0information:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.digital.iao.fraunhofer.de\/en\/competences\/quantum-computing\/quantum-computing-training-program.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Details on our quantum computing training programs<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kqcbw.de\/en\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Quantum Computing Competence Center Baden-W\u00fcrttemberg (KQCBW)<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fraunhofer-inqubator.de\/en.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">INQUBATOR: Quantum Computing Test and Advisory Center for Companies<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rand.org\/content\/dam\/rand\/pubs\/research_reports\/RRA3800\/RRA3889-1\/RAND_RRA3889-1.pdf\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">RAND Europe study:\u202f<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Navigating skills and talent development for quantum\u00a0technology<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f(.pdf)<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/meetiqm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IQM-State-of-Quantum-2025.pdf\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Industry report\u202f<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">State of\u00a0Quantum<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f(.pdf)<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Quantum Readiness: The Skills Your Company Really Needs to Enter the World of Quantum Computing 09.04.26 | Quantum\u00a0computing\u2014a\u00a0technology poised to transform industries\u2014is approaching its first practical applications. The science behind it is highly advanced, yet many potential users in industry still lack clear entry scenarios\u00a0that offer\u00a0real business\u00a0value. Vague notions of effort and\u00a0required\u00a0expertise\u00a0often hold organizations back &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kqcbw.de\/en\/news\/quantum-readiness\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8222;Quantum Readiness: The Skills Your Company Really Needs to Enter the World of Quantum Computing\u00a0&#8222;<\/span><\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-10666","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-news"],"featured_media_urls":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kqcbw.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10666","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kqcbw.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kqcbw.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kqcbw.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kqcbw.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10666"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/www.kqcbw.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10666\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10714,"href":"https:\/\/www.kqcbw.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10666\/revisions\/10714"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kqcbw.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10666"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kqcbw.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10666"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kqcbw.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10666"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}