International competition in quantum technology is accelerating, with the primary challenge now shifting from fundamental physics discovery to engineering, according to Brian Gaucher, an IBM veteran and co-chair of the ERVA report "Engineering Research to Advance Quantum Technologies." Gaucher highlighted that despite the continued strength of U.S. quantum science, the critical bottleneck involves transitioning from laboratory prototypes to scalable, manufacturable, and dependable quantum systems, a process he termed "lab to fab"1. This emphasizes the increasing demand for robust industrialization and production pathways. Significant advancements in quantum computing, especially from entities like IBM, are rapidly narrowing the window for cryptographic transitions, which intensifies the need for organizations to expedite their planning and deployment of Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) strategies. The focus must now be on engineering maturity to meet global demands.