The Quantum Error Correction Report 2025

The essential guide to unlocking utility-scale quantum computing

Discover the latest, most comprehensive view of quantum error correction (QEC) today.

Quantum error correction is critical on the path to utility-scale quantum computing. Every major quantum computing company is now addressing this challenge.

Packed with cutting-edge research, analysis and insights from 25 of the world-leading experts in the field, this report stays ahead of the curve by keeping up with the latest developments and predicting the future of QEC.

This 3-part report reveals insights into:

1. The current state of QEC
- The qubit winners and losers from 2025
- Global funding and quantum strategies

2. QEC challenges and trends
- The rise and fall of certain QEC codes
- How and why real-time decoding is the new battlefield
- The strategic differentiator for leading quantum companies

3. Today’s QEC workforce
- Quantum versus QEC talent pools
- The talent forecast, including how to future proof your skills

And more!

New to QEC? Check out our first issue, The QEC Report 2024, which includes a high level overview and introduction into the core principles of the technology.

Our expert contributors

Riverlane would like to thank the 25 global quantum computing and QEC experts, as well as key stakeholders, interviewed for this publication.

Contributors

John Barnes

Founder and CEO of Entangled Positions

Stephen Bartlett

Director of Sydney Nano and Professor of Physics at the University of Sydney

Francesco Battistel

Roadmap Leader at Qblox

Dan Browne

Professor of Physics at UCL and a Strategic Advisor at Riverlane

Jing Hao Chai

Head of Product at Entropica Labs

Nicolas Delfosse

Principal Researcher at IonQ

Ish Dhand

CEO and Co-Founder at QC Design

Francisco García-Herrero

Associate Professor at Universidad Complutense de Madrid

Jan Goetz

Co-CEO and Co-Founder of IQM Quantum Computers

Jérémie Guillaud

VP of Firmware at Alice & Bob

Dr Loïc Henriet

CEO of Pasqal

Elham Kashefi

Chief Scientist NQCC, Prof. Quantum Computing at UoE

Professor Sir Peter Knight

Senior Research Investigator at Imperial College, Chair of NQTP

Sebastian Krinner

Senior Product Manager Quantum Technologies, Zurich Instruments AG

Peter Leek

Founder and Chief Scientific Officer at Oxford Quantum Circuits

John Martinis

CTO and Co-Founder of Qolab

Tristan Meunier

Chief Scientific and Innovation Officer at Quobly

Markus Müller

Prof. Theoretical Quantum Tech at RWCH Achen, Forschungzentrum Jülich

Josh Mutus

Director of Quantum Materials at Rigetti Computing

Hui Khoon Ng

Associate Professor of the Department of Physics and Centre for Quantum Technologies at the National University of Singapore

Victory Omole

Senior Quantum Software Engineer at Infleqtion

Sam Stanwyck

Senior Product Manager for Quantum Computing Software at NVIDIA

Dr Bob Sutor

CEO of Sutor Group Intelligence and Advisory

Barbara Terhal

Professor at Technische Universiteit Delft

James Wootton

Chief Science Officer at Moth and Lecturer at the University of Basel

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QEC Report FAQs

Who is the QEC Report for?

The QEC report assumes some knowledge of quantum computing and QEC. It is primarily aimed at those working in quantum computing, including qubit providers and policymakers. For a high-level overview of QEC, please read Section 1 of The QEC Report 2024. For those wanting a hands-on introduction to quantum error correction concepts coupled with practical and detailed examples for exploring error-correcting codes, we recommend the Deltakit Textbook.

How was the data for the QEC report collected?

Riverlane partnered with Resonance, a leading provider of market data and advisory services across deep technology verticals, who conducted in-depth research into QEC’s advancements challenges and potential from both a technical and workforce perspective. Riverlane also interviewed 25 global experts and key stakeholders in quantum computing and QEC, whose insights serve as the foundation of this publication.

This report collates these findings with feedback from Resonance, Riverlane team members and the report’s expert interviewees. All information is correct up to 1 October 2025.

Is the QEC report free to download?

Yes, the report is completely free to download.

Am I able to cite the QEC report?

Yes – please include a full citation with a link back to this URL.

How do I comment or give feedback on the report?

We welcome any feedback. To do so, please email the Riverlane team at [email protected]