The global quantum computing (QC) sector is experiencing an unprecedented surge in capital and commercial attention, transforming what was once a domain of purely theoretical physics into a fierce geopolitical and financial race. This quantum gold rush, however, is defined by a deep and startling paradox: multi-billion-dollar valuations for public firms that run counter to minimal current revenue. For companies like Barcelona’s Qilimanjaro Quantum Tech, the investment fervor represents a high-stakes transition from pure research to engineered commercial utility, driven largely by the exploding demands of artificial intelligence (AI). The current excitement surrounding quantum computing shows “striking similarities” to the volatile hype cycles that defined AI’s long journey to commercial viability. QC is often compared to “artificial intelligence in 2010, when neural networks were on the cusp of becoming useful.”

Full interview : Qilimanjaro CEO Marta Estarellas talks about the current boom of quantum computing and its future.