The companies involved in quantum computing can generally be divided into two categories: Diversified Tech Giants (major ICT players where quantum is one division) and Pure-Play Quantum Companies (firms solely focused on quantum technology).
1. Diversified Tech Giants (Major ICT Players)
These established technology companies leverage their massive cloud infrastructure and R&D budgets for quantum development.
|
Company |
Stock Ticker |
Exchange (Primary) |
Key Quantum Focus |
|
IBM |
IBM |
NYSE |
Full-stack quantum (hardware, software, cloud access via IBM Quantum Experience), superconducting qubits, and quantum safe security solutions (PQC). |
|
Alphabet Inc. (Google) |
GOOGL / GOOG |
NASDAQ |
Hardware development (Google Quantum AI), achieving "quantum supremacy," and developing error-corrected processors (e.g., the Willow chip). |
|
Microsoft |
MSFT |
NASDAQ |
Quantum cloud seINrvices (Azure Quantum), providing access to various hardware partners, and fundamental research into topological qubits. |
|
Amazon |
AMZN |
NASDAQ |
Cloud platform provider for quantum computing (Amazon Braket), offering access to third-party quantum hardware (D-Wave, IonQ, Rigetti, etc.) via AWS. |
|
Intel |
INTC |
NASDAQ |
Developing silicon-based quantum processors (spin qubits) and cryogenic control electronics. |
|
NVIDIA |
NVDA |
NASDAQ |
Provides powerful GPUs and software tools (like cuQuantum) to accelerate classical simulation of quantum circuits and quantum-classical hybrid systems. |
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Company |
Stock Ticker |
Exchange (Primary) |
Key Quantum Focus |
|
IonQ |
IONQ |
NYSE |
Trapped-ion quantum computers, known for high fidelity and algorithmic qubit count. Offers systems via its own cloud and major cloud providers. |
|
D-Wave Quantum |
QBTS |
NYSE |
Pioneer of quantum annealing technology, specializing in solving complex optimization problems for commercial use cases. |
|
Rigetti Computing |
RGTI |
NASDAQ |
Developer of superconducting qubit systems and full-stack hybrid quantum-classical computing solutions. |
|
Quantum Computing Inc. |
QUBT |
NASDAQ |
Focuses on photonics-based quantum solutions and software for commercial optimization applications. |
2. Pure-Play Quantum Companies
These companies specialize exclusively in quantum hardware and software, often using unique technology approaches. Most of these have recently gone public, typically via SPACs.
|
Company |
Stock Ticker |
Exchange (Primary) |
Key Quantum Focus |
|
IonQ |
IONQ |
NYSE |
Trapped-ion quantum computers, known for high fidelity and algorithmic qubit count. Offers systems via its own cloud and major cloud providers. |
|
D-Wave Quantum |
QBTS |
NYSE |
Pioneer of quantum annealing technology, specializing in solving complex optimization problems for commercial use cases. |
|
Rigetti Computing |
RGTI |
NASDAQ |
Developer of superconducting qubit systems and full-stack hybrid quantum-classical computing solutions. |
|
Quantum Computing Inc. |
QUBT |
NASDAQ |
Focuses on photonics-based quantum solutions and software for commercial optimization applications. |
3. Companies on other stock markets than the USA
Next list of companies are besides the USA, listed on other stock exchanges.
|
Region |
Company Name |
Stock Ticker |
Exchange (Primary) |
Key Quantum Focus |
|
Canada |
D-Wave Quantum |
QBTS |
NYSE (Dual-listed on TSX-V) |
Pioneer in Quantum Annealing systems and software for optimization problems. |
|
Canada |
01 Communique (01 Quantum) |
ONE |
TSXV (Canada) |
Focus on Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) solutions and quantum-safe security software. |
|
Canada |
Quantum eMotion |
QNC |
TSXV (Canada) / OTC: QNCCF |
Developing quantum-safe encryption based on Quantum Random Number Generators (QRNG) for cybersecurity. |
|
China |
Alibaba Group |
BABA |
NYSE / HKSE |
Major research through Alibaba Cloud Quantum Laboratory (ACQL), focusing on cloud services and hardware development (superconducting). |
|
China |
Baidu |
BIDU |
NASDAQ / HKSE |
Research through Baidu Quantum Computing Institute, focusing on quantum algorithms and software for AI applications. |
|
China |
QuantumCTek Co., Ltd |
688027 |
SSE (STAR Market) |
A leading pure-play firm in Quantum Communication and QIT-enabled ICT security products and services. |
|
Europe |
Atos |
ATO |
Euronext Paris |
Provides Quantum Learning Machines (QLM), a classical simulation platform, and is active in quantum software and cryptography. |
|
Europe |
Airbus |
AIR |
Euronext Paris / FSE |
Focus on exploring quantum algorithms for aerospace applications (e.g., optimization for vehicle design and logistics). |
|
Europe |
Accenture |
ACN |
NYSE / Euronext Dublin |
Provides quantum strategy and consulting services, exploring use cases across many industries. |
|
Japan |
Fujitsu |
6702 |
TSE (Japan) |
Focused on developing hybrid quantum-classical computing platforms and Digital Annealer (a classical equivalent to quantum annealing). |
|
Japan |
NEC |
6701 |
TSE (Japan) |
Active in research and development of both hardware (superconducting) and quantum-classical hybrid architectures. |
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