Quantum Strategy & Opportunity
We help leaders understand how quantum, PQC and quantum‑inspired tech intersect with their sector and turn that insight into realistic national or enterprise roadmaps. From opportunity scans and use‑case discovery to investment and ecosystem moves, we focus on what is achievable in coming years.
Quantum Security, PQC & Risk
We assess your exposure to quantum threats, map cryptography and long‑lived data, and design PQC and crypto‑agility programmes that work in complex IT and OT estates. Our work combines CBOMs, migration roadmaps and regulatory alignment so you can prove, and improve, your quantum readiness.
Quantum Engineering & Implementation
We support real‑world quantum projects across computing, communications and sensing - from use‑case design and PoCs to full integration with cloud, data and OT/IT environments. We help you choose the right platforms, run meaningful experiments and bring successful pilots into production.
Commercialization & TTO Support
We work with university TTOs, spin‑outs, corporates and research labs to turn quantum IP into sustainable products and businesses. From market intelligence and commercialisation strategy to spin‑out support, IP and licensing, funding and partnerships, we help teams move from paper to profits.
100% Quantum-Dedicated
We are the first global professional services firm focused exclusively on quantum technologies and post-quantum security – offering depth, specialization, and neutrality unmatched in the market.
Covering the Quantum Stack
From early strategy and opportunity analysis through PQC migration and quantum‑security risk management, into engineering, implementation and commercialization, we support the full quantum lifecycle.
Deep Scientific Insight + Tech & Security Leadership
Our work combines advanced quantum research with decades of cybersecurity, emerging-technology, and cryptography leadership, giving clients clarity grounded in real technical understanding.
Vendor-Neutral & Standards-Aligned
We provide objective, research-driven guidance based on open standards and independent evaluation. Our recommendations are free from vendor influence and aligned with best practices.
Insights & Research
Our research and tools support decisions across quantum strategy, security, engineering and commercialization.
Trust Now, Forge Later (TNFL) – The Overlooked Quantum Threat
Quantum-Readiness / PQC Full Program Description (Telecom Example)
Forget Q-Day Predictions – Regulators, Insurers, Investors, Clients Are Your New Quantum Clock
Examples of how we help
A few anonymised snapshots of how we support governments, financial institutions, critical infrastructure operators, other industries and research organisations.
Quantum‑Readiness Programme for a Telecom Provider
Quantum‑Risk and Cryptography Assessment for Interbank Payments
Quantum‑Secure Network Blueprint for a Telecom Provider
Where we typically get involved
Most organisations don’t start with a blank sheet of paper. They come to us at specific inflection points – when pressure around quantum risk or opportunity is already building.
You need board-level clarity and a realistic quantum roadmap
You’re being asked “What is our quantum strategy?” by the board, regulators or national stakeholders – but the signal-to-noise ratio is terrible. We help you separate hype from reality, quantify impact on your mission, and design a credible roadmap that leadership can actually approve and fund.
Typical outcomes:
- Executive-ready briefing on quantum risk and opportunity in your sector
- Quantified impact assessment on business and operating model
- Prioritised roadmap across strategy, security, engineering and partnerships
You’re under pressure to address PQC and cryptographic risk
Regulations, customers and internal risk teams are pushing for a PQC plan, but your cryptographic estate is fragmented and hard to see. We help you understand “harvest now, decrypt later” exposure, create CBOM standards, and design a pragmatic migration strategy that fits your realities.
Typical outcomes:
- Cryptographic inventory and CBOM methodology across IT and OT
- Quantum-risk assessment and prioritisation of systems and data
- Multi-year PQC migration and crypto-agility roadmap
You want to run a quantum project, not a science experiment
You have potential use cases – optimisation, simulation, sensing, secure communications – but need help turning them into rigorous experiments with the right partners and platforms. We help you identify viable problems, choose appropriate hardware, and integrate results into your existing stack.
Typical outcomes:
- Shortlist of high-value candidate problems for quantum or hybrid approaches
- Architecture and implementation plan for PoCs and pilot projects
- Integration path with your cloud, data and existing models
You have quantum IP but no clear commercial path
You’re sitting on promising quantum IP – in quantum computing, sensing, algorithms, communications or hardware – but the market, business model and spin-out options are unclear. We help you test market reality, structure IP and licensing, and design a credible go-to-market strategy for investors and partners.
Typical outcomes:
- Market and investment intelligence for your IP and timing
- Commercialisation, IP and licensing strategy
- Spin-out or partnership plan, including pilots with early adopters
- Joint strategy execution
You need a national quantum-security or PQC policy
You’re responsible for national cyber, regulation or defence, and quantum keeps appearing in briefings – but there’s no coherent plan. We help you assess national-level quantum risk, prioritise sectors, and design strategies and playbooks that regulators, operators and vendors can all follow.
Typical outcomes:
- National quantum-risk and impact assessment across critical sectors
- Quantum-security and PQC strategy with sector-by-sector priorities
- Practical playbooks for regulators, operators and technology vendors
You run critical infrastructure and need a quantum-risk baseline
You operate power, transport, utilities, manufacturing or other OT/ICS environments, and want to know where quantum risk actually touches your systems. We help you map cryptography in OT and IT, identify long-lived data and choke points, and build a roadmap that respects safety and regulatory constraints.
Typical outcomes:
- Quantum-risk profile for OT/ICS and supporting IT systems
- Readiness and maturity baseline, aligned with regulatory expectations
- Prioritised roadmap covering PQC, network security and quantum-tech pilots
You want to offer quantum-secure connectivity to your customers
As a telecom or network operator, you carry everyone else’s traffic – and you’re expected to lead on quantum-safe communications. We help you understand where quantum hits your backbone, business opportunities, key management and services, and design a phased roadmap for PQC, QRNG, QKD and quantum-secure offerings.
Typical outcomes:
- Quantum-ready network and key-management blueprint
- Pilot deployments of PQC, QRNG and (where appropriate) QKD on key routes
- Commercialisation roadmap for quantum-secure connectivity services
You lead R&D and need to know if quantum is real for your science
You’re hearing claims that quantum will transform simulation, optimisation or data analysis – but you need evidence, not buzzwords. We help you identify credible use cases in your R&D portfolio, run exploratory experiments with leading platforms, and protect your sensitive research data against quantum threats.
Typical outcomes:
- Prioritised list of quantum-relevant use cases in your R&D pipeline
- Experiment and partnership roadmap with quantum hardware and platform providers
- Guidelines for securing long-lived research data against “harvest now, decrypt later” risk
You’re an institutional investor trying to cut through quantum hype
Funds, asset managers and sovereign investors are flooded with “quantum” pitches – from hardware and software to security products – but timelines and claims are hard to compare. We provide independent technical and market due diligence so you can distinguish opportunities from noise.
Typical outcomes:
- Independent technical and commercial due diligence on quantum companies and funds
- Realistic view of timelines, market size and differentiation for specific bets
- Portfolio-level map of quantum opportunity and risk, including PQC exposure across holdings
You need to run a quantum security and PQC programme at enterprise scale
As a CISO or CTO, you’ve been tasked with delivering a quantum security, PQC and readiness programme that cuts across IT, OT, products and vendors. We help you turn a high-level mandate into a governed, funded portfolio of projects with clear ownership, milestones and risk reduction. And we can manage it for you.
Typical outcomes:
- Programme structure and governance across IT, OT and business units
- Sequenced portfolio of PQC, CBOM, architecture and vendor initiatives with budget and KPIs
- Playbooks, PMO support and reporting tailored for execs, regulators and auditors
You need to get your leadership and teams up to speed fast
Board members, executives and technical teams are all hearing about quantum, but with very different levels of understanding. We design tailored briefings, workshops and training that give each audience the vocabulary, mental models and decision frameworks they need – without the hype.
Typical outcomes:
- Board- and EXCO-level briefings on quantum risk, PQC and opportunity
- Scenario-based workshops for CISOs, architects and R&D leaders
- Reusable content and curricula integrated into internal L&D programmes
- Practical, hands-on training for technologists and engineers
You need independent due diligence on “quantum-safe” vendors and products
You’re being pitched “quantum-ready” key management, VPNs, HSMs, cryptographic inventory, crypto-agility tools or platforms – but can’t rely on marketing claims. We provide vendor-neutral cryptographic and architectural review so you understand what’s real, what’s risky, and how (or whether) to deploy these technologies safely.
Typical outcomes:
- Independent technical and cryptographic assessment of proposed solutions
- Clear recommendations on safe deployment patterns and residual risks
- Vendor roadmap and interoperability assessment aligned with your standards and timelines
Who We Work With
We focus on highly regulated, high consequence sectors where quantum risk and opportunity are most acute.
Financial Services & Fintech
Banks, insurers, market infrastructures, payment providers and fintechs working to protect long lived data, modernise cryptography across complex estates, and explore quantum use cases in risk, pricing and optimisation.
Government & Defense
Ministries, agencies and national security organisations developing quantum security and PQC strategies, shaping regulation and standards, and coordinating quantum ecosystems and national programmes.
Technology, Research & Telecoms
Cloud providers, telecom operators, quantum and deep tech vendors, universities and research institutes building quantum enabled platforms, networks and services, in partnership with governments and enterprises.
Critical Infrastructure & Industrial
Energy, utilities, transport, manufacturing, logistics and other OT/ICS environments where crypto modernisation, network security and sensing applications intersect with safety and resilience.
Healthcare, Pharma & Biotech
Hospitals, healthcare systems, pharma and biotech R&D teams exploring quantum enabled discovery and diagnostics while securing sensitive patient, genomic and clinical data against long term quantum risk.
Digital Assets, Crypto & Web3
Exchanges, custodians, blockchain platforms, DeFi protocols, Web3 infra providers preparing for quantum impact on digital signatures, consensus security, key management and long term confidentiality of on-chain data.
Accelerating the Quantum Revolution
Applied Quantum is a research‑driven professional services firm focused entirely on quantum technologies and post‑quantum security. Our team combines quantum physics, mathematics, cryptography, and computer science with deep experience in cybersecurity, finance, critical infrastructure and emerging technologies. We help organisations design quantum strategies, manage PQC and quantum risk, implement real systems across computing, communications and sensing, and commercialise quantum IP through spin‑outs and partnerships.
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