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Quantum computing promises to overcome computational limitations with better and faster solutions for optimization, simulation, and machine learning problems. Europe and Germany are in the process of successfully establishing research and funding programs with the objective to advance the technology’s ecosystem and industrialization, thereby ensuring digital sovereignty, security, and competitiveness. Such an ecosystem comprises hardware/software solution providers, system integrators, and users from research institutions, start-ups, and industry. The vision of the Quantum Technology and Application Consortium (QUTAC) is to establish and advance the quantum computing ecosystem, supporting the ambitious goals of the German government and various research programs. QUTAC is comprised of ten members representing different industries, in particular automotive manufacturing, chemical and pharmaceutical production, insurance, and technology. In this paper, we survey the current state of quantum computing in these sectors as well as the aerospace industry and identify the contributions of QUTAC to the ecosystem. We propose an application-centric approach for the industrialization of the technology based on proven business impact. This paper identifies 24 different use cases. By formalizing high-value use cases into well-described reference problems and benchmarks, we will guide technological progress and eventually commercialization. Our results will be beneficial to all ecosystem participants, including suppliers, system integrators, software developers, users, policymakers, funding program managers, and investors.

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A panel session on the role of modeling and analysis in semiconductor manufacturing in a shrinking world is presented. Therefore, two participants are from Asia, two from Europe, and two from US and there are two panel organizers/moderators (Fowler and Mönch). One panelist from each continent is from industry and one from academia. Only initial position statements are included in the proceedings. However, these initial statements form the basis for the panel discussion. The statements of the panelists from industry relate to modeling and analysis problems found in their own companies. The position statements of the panelists from academia describe the role that modeling and analysis is expected to play in their current and ongoing research in semiconductor manufacturing. Furthermore, their views on the challenges and successes of modeling and analysis in a globalized world are also included.

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