organization, 3) treat and prioritize quantum risk alongside existing cyber risks, 4) make strategic decisions for future technology adoption, and 5) encourage collaboration across ecosystems.145 With quantum technologies set to become a large new industry in itself, there is a growing need for governments to develop national or regional quantum strategies to turn the risks into opportunities. These strategies would have as objectives to 1) understand how to build policy to mitigate local and global risks, and 2) capture the benefits of the technology and participate in the future quantum economy. This could include, for example, deepening research capabilities, providing inputs into the quantum supply chain, or contributing a skilled workforce to the sector.146 The GRPS finds that Adverse outcomes of frontier technologies (including quantum) is one of the global risks that can best be addressed by Research & Development (Figure 50). The Quantum Economy Blueprint (QEB)147 outlines concrete steps for policy-makers to take on how to drive quantum innovation and create quantum- specific or quantum-adjacent jobs. It also provides options for managing some of the risks and reducing potential inequalities associated with quantum technologies. The QEB recommends a strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT) assessment and a quantum supply-chain risk analysis that ensure alignment with the existing strategic vision and DNA of the country. Saudi Arabia was the first country to pilot the QEB in 2025 as the country adopts quantum technologies as part of a technological leap in line with the country’s Vision 2030.148 Finally, leading quantum powers should consider the mutual benefits of dialogue on quantum military applications. While the current trend is towards greater mistrust and less sharing of research and data around quantum technologies, emerging quantum powers could initiate a gradual but sustained dialogue with the objective of preventing the use of quantum technologies by militaries in offensive warfare. This would include agreeing to ban the use of quantum for mass decryption and cyberattacks, as well as its use cases in enhancing automated weaponry. Similar to nuclear weapons, a quantum non-proliferation treaty with mutual verification may also be needed to prevent quantum technologies falling into the hands of criminal groups. Top risks addressed by Research & development, 2026–2036 FIGURE 50 "Which approach(es) do you expect to have the most potential for driving action on risk reduction and preparedness over the next 10 years?" Research & development (e.g. new technologies, early warning systems, global risk research) Share of respondents (%) Source World Economic Forum Global Risks Perception Survey 2025-2026Risk categories Economic Environmental Geopolitical Societal Technological Global Risks Report 2026 59