Tag: OQI
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Open Quantum Institute explores quantum’s impact on international Geneva
10th April 2025 Article by Alexia Yiannouli Photo by Yannick Heiniger What does quantum mean for the Geneva ecosystem? This was a question explored by Tim Smith (OQI Coordinator) and Anastasiia Lazuka (OQI Events and Community Manager) in last week’s Digital International Geneva Connect session. Digital International Geneva is a monthly informal gathering that brings together…
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Open Quantum Institute showcased at International Symposium on Grids and Clouds (ISGC)
7th April 2025 Article by Alexia Yiannouli Elias Xaver Huber, winner of the 2023 NYUAD Hackathon for Social Good, recently represented the Open Quantum Institute at the International Symposium on Grids and Clouds (ISGC) 2025 — exploring how we can ensure the advancement in quantum technologies is inclusive, secure and beneficial to humanity. During his…
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OQI explores sustainable water loss reduction with UN Habitat Mexico
4th April 2025 Photo by UNAM OQI Applications Lead Catherine Lefebvre visited UN Habitat in Mexico City from 31 March-4 April — exploring collaboration on OQI’s Water Leak Detection use case, and water management proposals for sustainable water loss reduction. Water Leak Detection focuses on a quantum machine learning solution to optimally position sensors and…
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Open Quantum Institute hosts workshops exploring quantum reservoir computing and quantum optimisation
Open Quantum Institute hosts workshops exploring quantum reservoir computing and quantum optimization 1st April 2025 Article by Alexia Yiannouli As part of its mission to explore quantum computing applications that could contribute to accelerating the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and beyond, the Open Quantum Institute (OQI) recently hosted two technical workshops. These…
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Open Quantum Institute explores quantum computing in practice at the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS)
18th March 2025 Article by Alexia Yiannouli On 11th February, Philipp Kammerlander, Applications Expert at the Open Quantum Institute, gave a research seminar at the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) in Ghana. AIMS is a pan-African network for post-graduate training in mathematics, research and public engagement in STEM. As part of a three-week visiting…
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Exploring the shaping of quantum computing for the benefit of society at CESQ’s Industry Discovery Day
14th March 2025 Article by Alexia Yiannouli Photo by CESQ On 6th March, Tim Smith, Coordinator of the Open Quantum Institute (OQI), participated in the Industry Discovery Day at the European Centre for Quantum Sciences (CESQ). Co-organised by QPerfect and the University of Strasbourg as part of CESQ’s Quantum Week 2025, the event brought together…
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OQI discusses quantum applications for sustainability at QDNL webinar
13th March 2025 On 4th March 2025, OQI Applications Expert Philipp Kammerlander represented OQI in a webinar on Quantum Applications for the Green Transition, organised by Quantum Delta NL. Run as part of their innovation and policy dialogue series, the webinar brought together key representatives of the European Commission and industry leaders, and focused on…
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OQI presents sustainable quantum computing at EPFL
17th March 2025 Article by Alexia Yiannouli Photos by EPFL QSE Center OQI partnered with the Center for Quantum Science and Engineering (QSE) at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) on a new course offered in the Quantum Science and Engineering Master’s programme—a three-part course introducing students to the potential of quantum computing to address global challenges…
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Celebrating one year of OQI’s pilot phase at CERN!
5th March 2025 Article by Alexia Yiannouli A year ago today, on 5 March 2024, the Open Quantum Institute (OQI) was launched at CERN for its three-year pilot phase, following a one-year incubation led by GESDA, with funding from UBS. In just one year since the pilot phase began, we have been progressing with our…
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OQI and UNESCO celebrate the International Year of Quantum in Geneva
25th February 2025 Article by Alexia Yiannouli Photo by Marc Bader On 21st February 2025, over 100 individuals–including policymakers, diplomats, scientists and educators–gathered to celebrate the launch of the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQ) in Geneva, following the official Opening Ceremony at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris earlier this month. Co-organised by OQI and…