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Applications for humanity

Applications of quantum computing explored at OQI focus on SDG 2 (zero hunger), SDG 3 (good health and well-being), SDG 6 (clean water and sanitation), SDG 7 (affordable and clean energy) and SDG 13 (climate action). Keep reading to explore a selection of use cases that the OQI partners are working on.

Discover examples of applications currently explored by the OQI teams

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Carbon Reduction

Carbon Reduction

SDG13
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Sustainable Food Production

Sustainable Food Production

SDG12 SDG2
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Water Leak Detection

Water Leak Detection

SDG6
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Eliminating “Forever Chemicals” from Water Sources

Eliminating “Forever Chemicals” from Water Sources

SDG6
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Accelerating Novel Antibacterial Discovery

Accelerating Novel Antibacterial Discovery

SDG3
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Molecular Docking to Clean Up Pollution

Molecular Docking to Clean Up Pollution

SDG3
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Plant Genomics

Plant Genomics

SDG2
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Food Security – Last Mile Delivery

Food Security – Last Mile Delivery

SDG2
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Layout of Turbines in Windfarm

Layout of Turbines in Windfarm

SDG7
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Smart Grid Management

Smart Grid Management

SDG11
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Predicting Gastrointestinal Cancer

Predicting Gastrointestinal Cancer

SDG3
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Carbon Capture

Carbon Capture

SDG6
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Antimicrobial Resistance

Antimicrobial Resistance

SDG3
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Flood Risk Assessment

Flood Risk Assessment

SDG13
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Resilient Global Food Supply

Resilient Global Food Supply

SDG12 SDG13 SDG2
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Medical Imaging

Medical Imaging

SDG3
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Lignin/Plastic Recycling

Lignin/Plastic Recycling

SDG11 SDG12
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Biodiversity and Climate Change

Biodiversity and Climate Change

SDG13 SDG15 SGD14
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New Processes for Fertilizer Production

New Processes for Fertilizer Production

SDG2 SDG9
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Novel Batteries

Novel Batteries

SDG7
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Carbon Capture and Catalysis

Carbon Capture and Catalysis

SDG13
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Grid Management and Power Flow

Grid Management and Power Flow

SDG7
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Sustainable Routing/Logistics

Sustainable Routing/Logistics

SDG13
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The Open Quantum Institute challenges researchers in quantum information like me to think about how their work could benefit the UNs sustainable development goals. Wow, this really is raising the bar!
Matthias ChristandlProfessor of Mathematical Sciences at the University of Copenhagen
Matthias Christandl
As we strive to transform food systems to achieve more nutritious diets for all, it is exciting and inspiring to look ahead to the breakthroughs that emerging technologies may enable. Our work with OQI has opened up new and exciting opportunities to model a better future of food.
Oliver CampSenior Associate, Nature Positive Actions for Healthy Diets, Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN)
Oliver Camp
It’s not just about the number of bits or qubits, it’s about the number of lives we can improve.
Peter Brrabeck-LetmatheGESDA Board Chairman
Peter Brrabeck-Letmathe
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Sustainable Food Production

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Water Leak Detection

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SDG6

Eliminating “Forever Chemicals” from Water Sources

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SDG3

Accelerating Novel Antibacterial Discovery

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SDG3

Molecular Docking to Clean Up Pollution

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SDG2

Plant Genomics

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SDG2

Food Security – Last Mile Delivery

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SDG7

Layout of Turbines in Windfarm

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SDG11

Smart Grid Management

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SDG3

Predicting Gastrointestinal Cancer

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SDG6

Carbon Capture

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SDG3

Antimicrobial Resistance

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SDG13

Flood Risk Assessment

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SDG12 SDG13 SDG2

Resilient Global Food Supply

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SDG3

Medical Imaging

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SDG11 SDG12

Lignin/Plastic Recycling

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SDG13 SDG15 SGD14

Biodiversity and Climate Change

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SDG2 SDG9

New Processes for Fertilizer Production

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SDG7

Novel Batteries

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SDG13

Carbon Capture and Catalysis

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SDG7

Fusion

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SDG7

Grid Management and Power Flow

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SDG3

Genomics

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SDG13

Sustainable Routing/Logistics

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OQI Partners are institutions that benefit from peer recognition for their scientific contributions or impact expertise.

Requirements:

  1. Either have served as OQI’s spearheading partners during its incubation phase or have consistently engaged resources to OQI’s work as OQI members for at least a year
  2. Commit to co-shape the OQI’s unique value propositions for the three years of the pilot throughout the 4A’s​
  3. Are vetted by the OQI Advisory Committee
  4. Abide to OQI’s values and openness principles

OQI Members are institutions that benefit from peer recognition for their scientific contributions or their impact expertise.

Requirements:

  1. Have disclosed their governance structure
  2. Commit to actively contribute on at least one of the 4A’s assiduously for at least one year​
  3. Have appointed at least one expert from their institution as focal point of contact for OQI and contributor to its working groups
  4. Abide to OQI’s values
  5. Have submitted a complete membership form with supporting documentation and are vetted by the OQI Management Team
  6. Qualify for partner level after having demonstrated their commitment for at least one year​

OQI Friends are individuals (such as experts from the private or public sector, countries, citizens) who are committed to open science, inclusivity and all values as set out in OQI’s charter and associate themselves with the OQI.

Friends socialise the OQI to their communities.

Downloadable PDF version of Charter

 

Description:

The Open Quantum Institute (OQI) is a multilateral governance initiative that promotes global and inclusive access to quantum computing and the development of applications for the benefit of humanity. As a novel science diplomacy instrument, it brings together research, diplomacy, private sector and philanthropy stakeholders. OQI is hosted by CERN during its pilot phase (2024-2026).

 

Mission:

• Accelerating applications for humanity: Realising the full potential of quantum computing to have the widest possible societal impact by accelerating the development of use cases geared towards achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and succeeding framework , thanks to the combined forces of researchers, developers and entrepreneurs from academia and private sector as well as the United Nations, and large NGOs
• Access for all: Providing global, inclusive and equitable access to a pool of public and private quantum computers and simulators available via the cloud
• Advancing capacity building: Developing educational tools to enable everyone around the world to contribute to the development of quantum computing and make the most of the technology
• Activating multilateral governance for the SDGs: Providing a neutral forum to help shape multilateral governance of quantum computing for the SDGs

 

Values:

• Inclusivity, global scope
  • Enable people from all countries, regardless of whether they have any quantum computing capability of their own, to benefit from and to participate in the development of (i) quantum computing applications that address global challenges, in particular those that are closely related to their own specific challenges, and (ii) the multilateral governance of quantum computing for the SDGs
• Openness
  • Share experiences, knowledge, and methods for the benefit of all, following Open Science best practice
  • Make openly available the results – outcomes of joint activities related to the OQI mission conducted by the OQI community – to society via open repositories and/or through the use of open licences
• Focus on impact
  • Ensure that applications are developed for their quantum computing potential to tackle real-world problems that will benefit humanity
  • Consider and balance their ethical, legal, and societal implications
• Independence
  • Enable everyone to participate free from individual, national, corporate or any other agendas
  • Develop applications with a technology neutral approach.
• Collaboration
  • Foster a community of diverse expertise, backgrounds and geographies, enabled by international cooperation and diplomacy

 

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