The Business Will quantum computing change everything? With Quantum Motion CEO
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Feb 27, 2026 James Palles-Dimmock, CEO of Quantum Motion and leader in semiconductor-based qubit development from Oxford/UCL roots. He discusses what quantum computers do, early use-cases in materials, chemistry and finance. He explains their silicon-transistor approach, scaling with semiconductor processes, UK-US collaborations and the ambition to build a major UK tech company.
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Prepare For Materials Modelling First
- Early useful quantum applications will target materials and chemical modelling where subatomic accuracy matters.
- James predicts a roughly five year horizon before quantum materially aids materials science and drug discovery work.
Quantum Motion's University Spinout Origin
- Quantum Motion spun out of Oxford and UCL after professors saw electron-under-transistor experiments that suggested a scalable path.
- The founders chose transistor-based qubits to leverage mass-manufactured CMOS rather than large laser-based setups.
A Quantum Chip The Size Of A Phone Component
- Quantum Motion uses standard CMOS chip processes so the active quantum element is a single square-centimetre chip inside a cryogenic rack.
- They demonstrated a CMOS-based quantum chip bought by the UK government via the National Quantum Computing Centre.