The Advancing Standardization for Critical and Emerging Technologies (ASCET) Center of Excellence (CoE) has released a new Insights Brief identifying critical standardization gaps in quantum technology.
The report captures feedback from stakeholders across the quantum ecosystem who gathered at a workshop held during the Quantum Economic Development Consortium’s (QED-C) Annual Meeting and Plenary in November 2025. Among the key challenges in the quantum standardization space, the report reveals:
“The quantum community made it clear that standardization can’t wait—the gaps in foundational definitions and performance benchmarks are already creating real barriers to adoption,” said ASCET director James Dickerson. “This Insights Brief captures those priorities and will directly shape ASCET’s next steps.”
The findings will inform future ASCET workshops across quantum and the initiative’s three other priority technology areas: AI, biotechnology, and semiconductors and microelectronics. To that end, standardization gaps identified through these workshops will serve as critical inputs to ASCET activities, including sector readiness assessments and a forthcoming national CET Standards Workforce Insights Report.
Access the report at https://ascet.com/reports/
About ASCET
ASCET is a cooperative agreement between the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and ASTM International that supports private sector-driven engagement in international standards development. ANSI is an implementing partner of ASCET, along with ASME, the Association for Advancing Automation (A3) Robotics, CSA Group, IEEE, and UL Standards & Engagement (ULSE).
