🎄What single quantum breakthrough would create the biggest real-world impact if it arrived tomorrow - and why?

'Quantum Simulation of Consciousness Effects on Biology. Quantum computers modeling consciousness-biology interactions, validating biofield science and mind-body healing mechanisms. This Would fundamentally reshape our understanding of health itself by validating energy medicine, meditation effects, and consciousness-based therapies; bridges ancient wisdom with modern science.'

Thomas Ehmer, Innovation Incubator, Merck KGA

'Quantum advantage for molecular simulation - Working in pharma and quantum, I've seen classical methods hitting limits on molecular property prediction. Our work with QuEra on quantum reservoir computing shows promise, but we need more of that.'

Zoran Krunic, Senior Data Scientist,  Amgen

'Someone cracking the “ensemble” problem'

Clemens Utschig-Utschig,  Chief Technology Officer & Head of IT Technology, Strategy Boehringer Ingelheim

'Research tackling the memory bottleneck, protecting the fragility of quantum information from decoherence. If this is solved, it makes way for powerful, scalable quantum systems capable of transforming various sectors.'

Lucy Maidwell, Senior Engineer - Simulation & Modelling, MBDA Missile Systems

'A use case that would help humanity and change the planet for good would be a breakthrough in large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum simulation. With it, we could rapidly discover new materials, drugs, and clean energy solutions, allowing us to solve climate, health, and resource challenges far faster than we can today.'

Steve Suarez, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, HorizonX Consulting

'Sophisticated predictive modelling. We often focus on quantum for humanity, which is great, but in reality, we are just one of our planet's inhabitants. I would hope that if we could accurately demonstrate what we are doing to the planet possessing all life that we know of, and what the consequences will be, then we would treat our surroundings and fellow planet mates better.'

John Barnes, Principal and Owner, Entangled Positions

'If scientists suddenly cracked error-free quantum computing, it would change everything. Right now, quantum computers make mistakes easily. A breakthrough in error correction would mean reliable machines that could solve problems in medicine, energy, and climate way faster than today’s computers. That’s the game-changer.'

Kimberly D McGuire, Co-design Center for Quantum Advantage (C2QA), Brookhaven National Lab