IEEE Engineering Management Review

Quantum Computing Entrepreneurship and IEEE TEMS

Rafael Sotelo

Published Jul 20, 2021• 11 citations

Abstract

Quantum computing is experiencing an inflection point. This technology is likely to facilitate great advances in many fields including logistics, chemistry simulation, or even risk analysis. It is attractive for large hardware and software companies in addition to start-up entrepreneurial enterprises. In this article, we summarize interesting insights into this field related to possibilities related to quantum computing and entrepreneurship.

DOI: 10.1109/emr.2021.3098260

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