‍ As quantum technologies move closer to real-world deployment, the conversation is shifting, from if quantum will have impact, to how organisations prepare for it.

As quantum technologies move toward defined business impact, the focus is increasingly on issues of deployment: the infrastructure, systems, operating environments and models to support them will also matter.

‍“We’re seeing growing interest from organisations as quantum technologies progress from research and development into early-stage use. These organisations have an important role to play in supporting future capability,” said Petra Andrén, the CEO of Quantum Australia.

“Jacobs’ participation reflects engagement across the ecosystem, from identifying business challenges through to building capability. Jacobs contributes experience in convening stakeholders across sectors, drawing together diverse capabilities and industry sectors into discussions about future quantum applications.”

From breakthrough science to real-world systems

As the sector evolves, attention is rapidly turning to the environments required to support quantum technologies at scale, from specialised facilities to systems integration and deployment.

Quantum is beginning to intersect with high-performance computing, data centres and critical infrastructure — sectors where reliability, security and operational performance are essential. Quantum computing has the potential to solve problems beyond the reach of classical systems — from advanced materials and drug discovery to optimising business efficiency and climate modelling.

Jacobs provides planning, design and engineering services and solutions across quantum research facilities, utility-scale quantum computing campuses, quantum-enabled data infrastructure and advanced manufacturing and assembly.

It supports quantum technology companies such as PsiQuantum in Australia and the United States.

Its consultancy subsidiary, PA Consulting, has quantum capabilities in applied quantum computation, quantum sensing system development and resilience to quantum threats.

Together, Jacobs and PA Consulting support public and private organisations to plan, design, scale, deploy and utilise quantum technologies.

"From defence and transport to water and energy systems, quantum technologies have the potential to transform the industries we work with, delivering a step change in how infrastructure and services are planned, operated and secured,” said Jacobs General Manager & Senior Vice President – ANZ, Camille McGregor.

“Jacobs and PA Consulting are committed to collaborating with Quantum Australia and its Industry Support Program Partners to accelerate the growth of Australia’s quantum ecosystem and unlock its full potential for the economy and national resilience."

Expanding capability across the quantum value chain

This also reflects a broader industry priority: connecting early-stage exploration with practical implementation. The ability to move from understanding potential business impact and use cases, through to designing and delivering the supporting systems is critical.

From awareness to action

As part of its engagement, Jacobs will sponsor an upcoming Quantum Meets: Critical Infrastructure session, contributing to discussions on how quantum technologies may intersect with energy systems, infrastructure networks and other mission-critical environments.

As part of the engagement with Quantum Australia, Jacobs is also exploring broader opportunities across the ecosystem, from industry series to executive roundtables, reflecting a growing shift from awareness to action across industry.

Building capability before the inflection point ‍

Australia’s quantum ecosystem continues to expand, with increasing collaboration between researchers, startups, technology providers and industry end users.

Alongside advances in computing, sensing and communications, focus is increasingly turning to what it takes to operationalise these technologies across sectors including energy, defence, healthcare, finance and advanced manufacturing.

Programs like the Industry Support Partner Program support this shift, bringing together the capabilities needed to move quantum from research into real-world systems.

‍‍Participation in the Industry Support Partner Program does not imply endorsement of any organisation’s products or services by Quantum Australia.

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