- Quandela outlines four trends it expects to define quantum computing’s transition from research to early adoption in 2026, spanning technology, industry use, and security.
- The company highlights hybrid quantum–classical computing, early industrial pilots, and advances in error correction as signals of maturing, deployable systems.
- Cybersecurity is positioned as both a risk and an opportunity, with quantum technologies influencing future encryption and national digital security strategies.
PRESS RELEASE — Quandela, a leading player in photonic quantum computing technologies, reveals today the four key trends that will shape 2026: hybrid quantum-classical computing, concretization (first industrial use cases), error correction, and cybersecurity. After years confined to research laboratories, quantum computing will enter an adoption phase and emerge as a strategic lever for artificial intelligence, digital security, and economic performances.
“We are entering a phase where the quantum computer stops being a promise and becomes a tangible tool,” says Valérian Giesz, physicist by training, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer at Quandela. “Quantum is no longer just for researchers: it impacts cybersecurity, energy transition, and economic competitiveness. Quebec and Canada, with their innovation zones and investments respectively, play a key role in this evolution.”
This technological acceleration is part of a major economic dynamic: according to the Government of Canada, the quantum sector could contribute $17.7 billion to the national GDP and generate over 157,000 jobs by 2045.
“These projections illustrate the scale of the shift underway and confirm that quantum is entering a strategic phase,” adds Valérian Giesz. “The four trends identified by Quandela will shape public and private investments and build a quantum ecosystem that is competitive, sovereign, and firmly focused on real-world applications.”
The 4 Cs of Quantum in 2026: Computing, Concretization, Correction, Cybersecurity
The company explains and summarizes these key trends:
1. Hybrid Computing
The alliance between classical and quantum processors is becoming central. It accelerates AI model training, reduces energy consumption, and enables work using smaller datasets, making it possible to work with models where data is scarce. This convergence opens new opportunities in finance, healthcare, and logistics, where speed and efficiency are essential.
2. Concretization
The first industrial pilots are emerging in finance (financial portfolio optimization), pharmaceuticals (molecular simulation), and logistics (flow and operations optimization). These use cases validate the technology and mark the beginning of a gradual, well-thought-out adoption at an industrial scale.
3. Error Correction
The race is no longer about the number of qubits, but about their reliability and speed. Advances in error correction pave the way for fault-tolerant computing, essential for robust industrial applications. This is the key to moving from prototypes to truly operational systems.
4. Cybersecurity
Quantum doesn’t just threaten current systems, it strengthens them. Quantum computers enable the generation of encryption keys through quantum processes considered unbreakable, and even better, offers protection against increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. Within a tense geopolitical context, securing digital infrastructures is becoming a strategic priority for governments and businesses.
As Canada seeks to strengthen its economic diversification and technological autonomy, these four trends highlight the structuring role that quantum will play in industrial and digital security strategies, starting today.
