The Hidden Players Powering The Future Of Quantum Computing

InnovationThe Hidden Players Powering The Future Of Quantum ComputingByPravir Malik,Forbes Councils Member.for Forbes Technology CouncilCOUNCIL POSTExpertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. | Membership (fee-based)May 19, 2026, 11:59am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Dr. Pravir Malik is the founder and technologist of QIQuantum and the Forbes Technology Council Community leader for Quantum Computing.software developer working at computerZayed HossainThe race to build practical quantum computers often dominates headlines, but the future of the quantum industry will depend on far more than the companies designing the machines themselves. The quantum era creates opportunities for companies that provide the tools, infrastructure, applications and expertise needed to make the technology accessible and impactful. To help industry leaders turn quantum computing from a scientific breakthrough into a usable technology, I ask members of the Quantum Computing Group, a community that I lead through Forbes Technology Council, for major contributions from companies that lie outside the mechanics. 1. Workforce Talent PipelinesA company makes a lasting quantum impact by pioneering workforce talent pipelines. Embedding quantum literacy into corporate training, sponsoring university fellowships, and building simulation sandboxes where engineers explore quantum logic sans hardware cultivates a ready talent pool. This human infrastructure investment addresses the industry's most critical bottleneck: skilled practitioners who bridge abstract quantum theory with tangible, real-world and enterprise-ready deployment at scale. - Jagadish Gokavarapu, Wissen Infotech2. Open-Source StandardsYou don't need to build the brain of a quantum computer to help the industry grow; you can build the bridge. Companies can contribute by devel...