Petra Andrén, CEO of Quantum Australia; the Hon Dr Kevin Rudd AC, Australia’s Ambassador to the United States; and Dr Paul Grimes, CEO of Austrade, at the launch of the Australian Quantum Technology Industry Capability Report in Washington, D.C., September 2025.

Left to right: Petra Andrén, CEO of Quantum Australia; the Hon Dr Kevin Rudd AC, Australia’s Ambassador to the United States; and Dr Paul Grimes, CEO of Austrade, at the launch of the Australian Quantum Technology Industry Capability Report in Washington, D.C., September 2025.

Australia has spent nearly three decades laying the foundations of a world-class quantum ecosystem, and the results are now clear. From pioneering breakthroughs in quantum computing and sensing, to leading-edge advances in quantum communications, enabling technologies and workforce development, Australia is rapidly emerging as a trusted global partner for next-generation quantum solutions.

To showcase this strength on the global stage, Quantum Australia has partnered with Austrade to deliver the inaugural Australian Quantum Technology Industry Capability Report.

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A national snapshot of a fast-growing industry

This landmark report charts the extraordinary growth of Australia’s quantum sector, now home to:

40+ quantum-related businesses with rapidly growing export footprints
26 dedicated quantum research organisations and over 60 academic groups conducting cutting-edge R&D
24 universities teaching quantum subjects and 53 specialised labs and facilities building sovereign capability
A workforce ranked 5th in the world for quantum talent capacity

Backed by over A$2.3 billion in public investment, the sector is now accelerating from research excellence to commercial impact, with quantum technologies forecast to contribute A$6.1 billion to Australia’s GDP by 2045.

Capabilities that span the quantum value chain

The report highlights Australia’s depth and breadth across all major quantum domains, including:

Quantum computing: Scalable hardware and software platforms from Diraq, Silicon Quantum Computing, Quantum Brilliance and more
Quantum sensing: Market-ready systems from Nomad Atomics, QuantX Labs, and Q-CTRL in navigation, defence, and space
Quantum communications & security: Quantum-safe encryption and key distribution from QuintessenceLabs, VeriQuantix and Lumi Quantum
Quantum enablers and adjacent technologies: A growing base of companies providing the tools, components, and infrastructure that underpin global quantum systems

It also showcases Australia’s strengths in quantum education and workforce development, where organisations such as Q-CTRL, Eigensystems and H-bar Consultants are building the talent pipelines needed to fuel industry growth.

Global success stories and a glimpse of what’s next

The report features in-depth case studies from standout Australian companies already making waves on the international stage, including:

Diraq — scaling silicon-based quantum processors to millions of qubits
QuantX Labs — delivering precision quantum clocks for defence and space
Q-CTRL — pioneering AI-powered quantum control software
Eigensystems — revolutionising quantum education through hands-on learning
QuintessenceLabs — securing global infrastructure with quantum-resilient cybersecurity

Their stories underscore Australia’s growing commercial maturity, export readiness, and strategic value in the global quantum supply chain.

Why this matters

As nations worldwide race to build sovereign quantum capability, this report positions Australia as a collaborative, connected, and export-ready partner. It provides investors, industry leaders, and policymakers with a clear view of the opportunities to:

Partner with leading Australian companies and universities
Invest in commercial-ready quantum products and services
Build local presence and access world-class talent
Co-develop and deploy cutting-edge quantum solutions across high-impact sectors

Explore the report now and discover how you can collaborate with Australia’s world-class quantum ecosystem.

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About Austrade

The Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) connects global businesses to Australian opportunities, helping foreign investors and buyers do business with Australia.