In his piece, Sebastian challenges the prevailing focus on Noisy Intermediate-Scale Quantum (NISQ) devices, which, despite early progress, fall significantly short of the requirements needed to unlock quantum computing’s full potential. He argues that the sector must pivot toward fault-tolerant quantum computing (FTQC), which will require millions of high-quality, error-corrected qubits and a new emphasis on scalability, manufacturability and modular design.
Sebastian also highlights the dangers of short-termism in the industry and calls for long-term thinking and deeper investment in solutions that can scale effectively. He stresses that without this shift, quantum computing risks falling into a technological cul-de-sac rather than delivering the breakthroughs it promises in areas like healthcare, energy and advanced materials.
This article reflects Universal Quantum’s commitment to not just building scalable quantum systems, but also leading an honest and forward-looking conversation about what it will really take to bring this technology to life at meaningful scale.
You can read the full piece in The Engineer [here].
