Critical Components and Market Dynamics of Quantum Sensors

Today, QDNL issued a white paper called ‘Critical Components and Market Dynamics of Quantum Sensors’, which is the fourth installment of a series on quantum technology supply chains.
 
The white paper, drafted by Clara Osorio Tamayo, Julian Rabbie and Fokel Ellen, addresses a two-fold central question: what are the critical hardware components of quantum sensing technology under development in the Dutch ecosystem and how is this linked to the broader market dynamics of quantum sensors?
 
One of the key findings is that the critical component suppliers for quantum sensors are well-represented in the EU, especially for optomechanical systems. However, increased foreign competition may change this picture as we move towards commercialisation. From a company perspective, customer power is the strongest market force that forms a barrier for the adoption of quantum sensors. Focusing on high-value markets and non-monetary value can lower this barrier.
 
The structural analysis of the quantum sensor market led to a better understanding of the risks and opportunities for both quantum sensor companies and critical component suppliers that are operating in this sector, and provides insights into how we can support the development of a strong European quantum sensing industry.

Read the Quantum Delta NL White Paper on quantum sensing supply chains here

Read earlier supply chain white papers for quantum computing and quantum communications here: