Applied Quantum

CMS UK

Applied Quantum explores the commercialisation of quantum technologies and the organisations shaping their future. Through conversations with founders, investors, industry experts, policymakers and business leaders, the series examines how quantum innovation is moving from research labs into real-world applications. Covering topics across technology, investment, regulation, intellectual property, commercial partnerships and sector adoption, Applied: Quantum follows the journey from scientific breakthrough to commercial reality. Whether discussing quantum start-ups, investment trends, industry use cases or emerging challenges, the series provides practical insight into one of the most transformative technologies of the coming decades

Episodes

  1. 6d ago

    Ep 4: Life sciences – New quantum technology for an early adopter sector

    Quantum technology could revolutionise the life sciences industry, with a huge range of use cases from brain scanners to designing new blockbuster drugs. But how far away are we from that revolution? What applications can we expect in the near term?   In this episode of Applied Quantum: Dan Tench (CMS) is joined by Kearnan Myall (Nuada Quantum), Ashley Abrahams (Guiness Ventures), Jonathan Sinclair (Roche Pharma) and David Dennis (CMS) to explore quantum’s role in the life sciences industry. Our speakers share their insights from the perspectives of quantum start-ups, Big Pharma, investors and the law.   -------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Applied Quantum podcast explores the commercialisation of quantum technologies and the organisations shaping their future. Through conversations with founders, investors, industry experts, policymakers and business leaders, the series examines how quantum innovation is moving from research labs into real-world applications. Covering topics across technology, investment, regulation, intellectual property, commercial partnerships and sector adoption, Applied Quantum follows the journey from scientific breakthrough to commercial reality. Whether discussing quantum start-ups, investment trends, industry use cases or emerging challenges, the series provides practical insight into one of the most transformative technologies of the coming decades.   About CMS With more than 70 offices in over 40 countries and 5,000+ lawyers worldwide, CMS offers deep local market understanding with a global perspective. As a Future Facing firm we take a bold, dynamic and agile approach to help clients of every size face the future with confidence. We have an immense depth of understanding of the sectors in which we operate. Our lawyers are genuine experts in their fields and are able to advise on current challenges as well as anticipate those on the horizon that are likely to shape the future.   Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cms.law/en/gbr/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: / cms-cameron-mckenna Twitter: / cms_law

    Ep 4: Life sciences – New quantum technology for an early adopter sector
  2. Oct 8

    Ep 3: Banking on Quantum – Quantum technology & the future of financial services

    Quantum technologies, including quantum computing is moving rapidly from with substantial amounts of investment capital going into the sector and groundbreaking new achievements being announced each month. As quantum technologies move from theory to application financial services is emerging as one of the sectors most likely to see early impact.   In this episode of Applied Quantum: Dan Tench (CMS) is joined by Jamie Harbour (Enterprise Architect Lloyds), Richard Murray (ORCA Computing), David Lemmens (ReStabilise) and Anne Chitan (CMS) to explore how quantum technologies could reshape the financial services landscape. Together, they discuss the opportunities quantum computing presents for optimisation, risk modelling and encryption, alongside the regulatory, talent, supply chain and security considerations posed by the quantum-era and its path to commercial reality.   ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Applied Quantum podcast explores the commercialisation of quantum technologies and the organisations shaping their future. Through conversations with founders, investors, industry experts, policymakers and business leaders, the series examines how quantum innovation is moving from research labs into real-world applications. Covering topics across technology, investment, regulation, intellectual property, commercial partnerships and sector adoption, Applied Quantum follows the journey from scientific breakthrough to commercial reality. Whether discussing quantum start-ups, investment trends, industry use cases or emerging challenges, the series provides practical insight into one of the most transformative technologies of the coming decades.   About CMS With more than 90 offices in over 50 countries and 7,000+ lawyers worldwide, CMS offers deep local market understanding with a global perspective. As a Future Facing firm we take a bold, dynamic and agile approach to help clients of every size face the future with confidence. We have an immense depth of understanding of the sectors in which we operate. Our lawyers are genuine experts in their fields and are able to advise on current challenges as well as anticipate those on the horizon that are likely to shape the future.   Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cms.law/en/gbr/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: / cms-cameron-mckenna Twitter: / cms_law

    Ep 3: Banking on Quantum – Quantum technology & the future of financial services
  3. Aug 14

    Ep 2: Beyond the Qubit – The road to commercial quantum computing

    In this episode of Applied Quantum, Dan Tench speaks with Jan Goetz, co-founder and CEO of IQM, about the journey from academic research to building one of Europe's leading quantum computing companies.   With IQM recently successfully listed on the Nasdaq, Jan shares his perspective on the state of quantum computing in 2026, investment and commercialisation strategies, the relationship between quantum and AI, and what comes next for the sector.   ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Applied Quantum podcast explores the commercialisation of quantum technologies and the organisations shaping their future. Through conversations with founders, investors, industry experts, policymakers and business leaders, the series examines how quantum innovation is moving from research labs into real-world applications. Covering topics across technology, investment, regulation, intellectual property, commercial partnerships and sector adoption, Applied: Quantum follows the journey from scientific breakthrough to commercial reality. Whether discussing quantum start-ups, investment trends, industry use cases or emerging challenges, the series provides practical insight into one of the most transformative technologies of the coming decades.   About CMS With more than 90 offices in over 50 countries and 7,000+ lawyers worldwide, CMS offers deep local market understanding with a global perspective. As a Future Facing firm we take a bold, dynamic and agile approach to help clients of every size face the future with confidence. We have an immense depth of understanding of the sectors in which we operate. Our lawyers are genuine experts in their fields and are able to advise on current challenges as well as anticipate those on the horizon that are likely to shape the future. Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cms.law/en/gbr/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: / cms-cameron-mckenna Twitter: / cms_law

    Ep 2: Beyond the Qubit – The road to commercial quantum computing
  4. Aug 14

    Ep 1: Quantum start-ups – Building, funding and scaling quantum businesses

    Quantum technology has long been seen as a future breakthrough, but a new generation of quantum start-ups is already turning scientific advances into commercial opportunities.   In this episode of Applied Quantum, Dan Tench is joined by Gerald Mullally (Oxford Quantum Circuits), Joe Spencer (Global Quantum Intelligence), Professor Chris Phillips (Imperial College London) and John Finnemore to explore the rapidly evolving quantum start-up ecosystem. Together, they discuss the opportunities and challenges facing quantum businesses, including investment and funding, intellectual property, regulation, commercial partnerships and the journey from research to commercialisation.   ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Applied Quantum podcast explores the commercialisation of quantum technologies and the organisations shaping their future. Through conversations with founders, investors, industry experts, policymakers and business leaders, the series examines how quantum innovation is moving from research labs into real-world applications. Covering topics across technology, investment, regulation, intellectual property, commercial partnerships and sector adoption, Applied: Quantum follows the journey from scientific breakthrough to commercial reality. Whether discussing quantum start-ups, investment trends, industry use cases or emerging challenges, the series provides practical insight into one of the most transformative technologies of the coming decades.   About CMS With more than 90 offices in over 50 countries and 7,000+ lawyers worldwide, CMS offers deep local market understanding with a global perspective. As a Future Facing firm we take a bold, dynamic and agile approach to help clients of every size face the future with confidence. We have an immense depth of understanding of the sectors in which we operate. Our lawyers are genuine experts in their fields and are able to advise on current challenges as well as anticipate those on the horizon that are likely to shape the future.   Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cms.law/en/gbr/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: / cms-cameron-mckenna Twitter: / cms_law

    Ep 1: Quantum start-ups – Building, funding and scaling quantum businesses

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Applied Quantum explores the commercialisation of quantum technologies and the organisations shaping their future. Through conversations with founders, investors, industry experts, policymakers and business leaders, the series examines how quantum innovation is moving from research labs into real-world applications. Covering topics across technology, investment, regulation, intellectual property, commercial partnerships and sector adoption, Applied: Quantum follows the journey from scientific breakthrough to commercial reality. Whether discussing quantum start-ups, investment trends, industry use cases or emerging challenges, the series provides practical insight into one of the most transformative technologies of the coming decades