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State of the Global Quantum Industry 2026: Quantum Sensing Market Forecast Summary

Core Content

The State of the Global Quantum Industry 2026 report provides a comprehensive analysis of the quantum sensing market, highlighting its growth trajectory, key players, funding sources, and application areas. The report is produced by the Quantum Economic Development Consortium (QED-C), which serves as a hub for quantum technology innovation, connecting academia, industry, and policymakers.

The quantum sensing market is forecasted to grow significantly, from $470 million in 2025 to $1.1 billion by 2028, with an average annual growth rate of 32%. This growth is driven by sustained government demand, particularly in defense applications, and the expansion of commercial participation. The market is still in its early commercialization phase, with more than one-third of companies reporting no quantum sensing sales in 2025.

Main Points

Market Structure and Participants

• 47 companies participated in the survey, representing 58 distinct respondents.
• Most companies are privately held (72%), while 28% are publicly traded.
• Government-supported R&D is the most common funding source, accounting for 56% of total financial input on average.
• Internal budgets and commercial end-user payments are also significant contributors, with 44% and 31% respectively.
• Venture capital participation is limited, with only 14% of companies receiving such funding.

Revenue Trends

• Total company revenues are highly varied, with 11% of respondents exceeding $10 billion and 49% reporting less than $15 million.
• Quantum sensing-specific revenues are concentrated at lower levels, with 36% of companies having no sales in 2025.
• Revenue growth from 2024 to 2025 was positive, with 25% of companies reporting increases over 25%.
• Optimism for 2026 is evident, with 60% of companies expecting at least 11% revenue growth, and 30% anticipating growth over 25%.
• No revenue declines are expected in 2026.

Technological Landscape

• The market is technologically diverse, with no single dominant platform.
• Neutral atoms are the most frequently cited primary technology, selected by 33% of respondents.
• Rydberg atoms, photons, and solid-state spins are also widely used, with Rydberg atoms and photons showing strong aggregate interest.
• Atomic clocks and magnetometers are the primary applications, while quantum imaging, photon detectors, inertial sensors, and gravimeters add to the breadth of use cases.

Commercial and Government Participation

• Aerospace is the leading commercial opportunity, with 39% of companies selecting it as their top market.
• Government segments (defense and civil) are expected to represent 47% of total revenue in 2028, with defense alone accounting for 35%.
• Commercial market share is projected to increase from 25% in 2025 to 34% in 2028.
• Academic participation is expected to decline from 28% to 19%.

Partnerships and Collaboration

• Government partnerships are the most common form of collaboration, with 57% of companies engaged with government research organizations or end users.
• Supplier-to-supplier and commercial partnerships are also significant, with 38% and 32% of companies reporting such relationships.
• The market shows less concentrated supplier partnerships compared to quantum computing, indicating a more exploratory and diverse approach to product development.

Technology Maturity

• Only 31% of companies reported their primary quantum sensing technology as commercially available in 2025.
• 58% anticipate commercial availability by 2028, showing market maturation.
• Most technologies remain in prototype or early development stages, with neutral atoms, photons, and solid-state spins leading in terms of maturity and application readiness.

Key Technologies and Applications

Top Technologies (2025)

• Neutral atoms: 33% selected as primary focus
• Photons: 20%
• Solid-state spins (single spins): 13%
• Superconducting circuits: 11%
• Rydberg atoms: 7%
• Solid-state spins (ensemble): 7%
• Elementary particle qubits: 2%
• Optomechanics: 2%
• Single electron transistor: 0%
• Trapped ions: 0%

Top Applications (2025)

• Atomic clocks: 100% selected, with an average revenue share of 26%
• Magnetometers: 100%, 21%
• Quantum imaging: 82%, 18%
• Photon detectors: 75%, 17%
• Inertial sensors: 82%, 12%
• Gravimeters: 82%, 10%
• Interferometers: 58%, 9%
• Gyroscopes: 75%, 7%
• Electrometers: 51%, 7%
• Acoustic sensors: 44%, 5%

Market Outlook

• Aerospace remains the most promising commercial sector for quantum sensing, both in 2025 and 2028.
• Biosciences is expected to see significant growth, increasing from 5% to 13% in first-choice selections.
• Telecommunications, energy, and mobility are also expected to grow in prominence.
• The market is seen as mature and expanding, with government demand continuing to anchor growth and commercial adoption increasing steadily.

Conclusion

The quantum sensing market is growing rapidly, driven by government investment and commercial innovation. While technologies are diverse, applications are stable, and commercial adoption is increasing, the segment remains early-stage with many companies still in research or development. The market is expected to reach $1.1 billion by 2028, with aerospace as the leading sector and defense as the largest individual segment.