Quantum Technologies Strategic Imperatives for Health and Healthcare Leaders 2025

Images: Adobe Stock, Midjourney Disclaimer This document is published by the World Economic Forum as a contribution to a project, insight area or interaction. The findings, interpretations and conclusions expressed herein are a result of a collaborative process facilitated and endorsed by the World Economic Forum but whose results do not necessarily represent the views of the World Economic Forum, nor the entirety of its Members, Partners or other stakeholders. © 2025 World Economic Forum. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying and recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system.Contents Foreword 3 Executive summary 4 Introduction 6 1 Quantum’s role in next-gen healthcare 8 2 Quantum for creators 10 2.1 Assessment of use cases maturity for creators 10 2.2 Quantum value chain for creators 12 3 Quantum for deliverers 16 3.1 Assessment of use cases maturity for deliverers 16 3.2 Quantum value chain for deliverers 19 4 Quantum for enablers 21 4.1 Building the pillars of healthcare enablement 22 4.2 Quantum value chain for enablers 24 5 Strategic actions for healthcare innovators 27 5.1 Common strategic actions 27 5.2 Creators 28 5.3 Deliverers 28 5.4 Enablers 29 Conclusion 30 Appendices 31 A1 Inventory 31 A2 Explanation of other indicators 32 Contributors 33 Endnotes 36 Quantum Technologies: Strategic Imperatives for Health and Healthcare Leaders 2