Rosatom Expands Quantum Computing Pilot Projects
Russia’s state nuclear corporation is scaling up efforts to apply quantum computing across industries—from biotechnology to engineering and industrial optimization.
In 2025, Rosatom’s portfolio of quantum computing pilot projects includes 17 active initiatives, and that number could rise to several dozen by 2026, said Ekaterina Solntseva, Director for Quantum Technologies at Rosatom, speaking at the second international symposium “Creating the Future.”
According to Solntseva, powerful quantum computers are expected to emerge by 2030, enabling full-scale integration of these systems across key sectors of the economy and strengthening Russia’s technological leadership.
Building a Global Portfolio of Quantum Challenges
Currently, specialists are focusing on medical biotechnology, engineering, and industrial applications, as well as optimization, modeling, and machine learning tasks. Rosatom is running a dedicated initiative called the “Task Bank and Practical Quantum Computing Use Cases,” which compiles global-level challenges suitable for quantum computation.
The database currently covers 11 industries and includes more than 100 specific use cases. In the coming years, it will expand to include new applications for implementation in Russian industry.
