Framework identifies industry problems and benchmarks quantum solutions, highlighting significant opportunities and barriers.
Identify, Transform, Benchmark, Show Quantum Advantage (ITBQ): Evaluating use cases for quantum computers. We introduce a four-step framework for assessing quantum computing applications -- from identifying relevant industry problems to demonstrating quantum advantage -- addressing steps often overlooked in the literature, such as rigorous benchmarking against classical solutions and the challenge of translating real-world tasks onto quantum hardware. Applying this framework to cases like NMR, multireference chemistry, and radicals reveals both significant opportunities and key barriers on the path to practical advantage. Our results highlight the need for transparent, structured criteria to focus research, guide investment, and accelerate meaningful quantum progress.
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