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OQI
OQI
OQI

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About OQI

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 academia, diplomacy, private sector and philanthropy stakeholders. OQI is hosted by CERN during its pilot phase (2024-2026).

What makes us different?

As a multi-stakeholder, global, and science-diplomacy driven initiative, we are doing things a little differently!

  • We are broadening the access to quantum computers and simulators, through partnerships with industry providers, who donate capacity on their devices, so that we can redistribute to quantum underserved geographies through the development of quantum use cases to tackle the SDGs

     

  • We are bringing together quantum scientists, subject matter experts and SDG-owners –including UN organisations, large NGOs and the diplomatic community– to explore the potential of quantum computing for society and the planet

     

  • We are establishing an educational consortium to develop capacity building tools, broadening the opportunity for everyone around the world to contribute to the advancement of quantum computing applications and benefit from the technology

Meet our main partners...

"As a lead partner to the OQI, UBS provides funding and strategic expertise over the next several years. Through its engagement, UBS will help Switzerland position itself as a globally relevant player in quantum computing, support the country's first-class higher education institutions, and ensure that the organisation stays close to research at the cutting edge of technological development."
Christian BluhmUBS
Christian Bluhm
"The UN's SDGs represent the international community's collective view of what the greatest societal challenges are today. This is why we are proud to host the OQI at CERN and to provide a platform to transcend the boundaries of geographies and disciplines in harnessing the power of quantum computing to address the SDGs."
Enrica PorcariCERN
Enrica Porcari
“We thank our partners and community for their commitment and remain determined to make use of science diplomacy to support the OQI in its mission to ensure broad access, promote education and shape multilateral governance rules for the use of quantum computing."
Marieke HoodGESDA
Marieke Hood
"As a lead partner to the OQI, UBS provides funding and strategic expertise over the next several years. Through its engagement, UBS will help Switzerland position itself as a globally relevant player in quantum computing, support the country's first-class higher education institutions, and ensure that the organisation stays close to research at the cutting edge of technological development."
Christian BluhmUBS
Christian Bluhm
"The UN's SDGs represent the international community's collective view of what the greatest societal challenges are today. This is why we are proud to host the OQI at CERN and to provide a platform to transcend the boundaries of geographies and disciplines in harnessing the power of quantum computing to address the SDGs."
Enrica PorcariCERN
Enrica Porcari

 

OQI is now hosted at CERN for its pilot phase and forms part of the CERN Quantum Technology Initiative (QTI). OQI aims to build on QTI’s mission to explore the full potential of quantum technologies and to maximise their societal impact. Find out more about QTI at quantum.cern.

Find out more about OQI values in the OQI Charter:

OQI charter

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