Tag: Quantum Optimisation
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Sustainable Food Production
Owner Status Quantum Approach Phase 3 – Simulation Optimisation SDGs Contributors Origins of Contributors École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) National Institute for Theoretical and Computational Sciences (NITheCS) Quantum Basel Impact/context Conflict and insecurity, economic shocks, and extreme weather events are the main drivers of acute food insecurity. To…
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Water Leak Detection
Owner Status Quantum Approach Phase 3 – Simulation Optimisation SDGs Contributors Origins of Contributors QClavis.io Reply UNHabitat Pasqal Impact/context Many regions of the world are already water-scarce, and the number of countries affected will increase. The Arab states and many African countries will be severely affected. It is expected that many developed regions in Europe…
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Last Mile Delivery
Owner Status Quantum Approach Phase 2 – Full Proposal Optimisation SDGs Contributors Origins of Contributors Cogit Hassan II University of Casablanca Indian Institute of Technology Quantum AI Foundation Technical University of Delft University of Mumbai World Food Program (WFP) Yale University Impact/context Last-mile delivery, the problem of delivering food directly to a retailer or customer,…
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Layout of Turbines in a Wind Farm
Owner Status Quantum Approach Phase 2 – Full Proposal Quantum Optimisation SDGs Contributors Origins of Contributors University of Plymouth G.Narayanamma Institute of Technology and Sciences International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Impact/context Wind energy offers significant potential to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels and mitigate the negative impacts on the environment. This enables a move…
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Smart Grid Management
Owner Status Quantum Approach Phase 2 – Full Proposal Optimisation SDGs Contributors Origins of Contributors Classiq Wolfram International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Impact/context The world’s growing energy demands while integrating renewable energy sources for a sustainable future require efficient and reliable management of electrical grids. Efficient grid management is essential for reducing energy losses, ensuring…
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Resilient Global Food Supply
Owner Status Quantum Approach Phase 1 – Outline Optimisation SDGs Contributors Origins of Contributors Ernst & Young ForeQast University of Oxford Impact/context Climate change has a very strong impact on food systems, exacerbating hunger and malnutrition issues, especially in regions that are already vulnerable. Food systems are complex networks of activities, actors, resources, and environments…
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Novel Batteries
Owner Status Quantum Approach Phase 0 – Idea Quantum Machine Learning SDGs Impact/context The need to access reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all continues to grow globally. Enhancing the performance of batteries can significantly contribute to this challenge by making energy storage more efficient, scalable, and less costly. Better battery technologies are critical for…
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Grid Management and Power Flow
Owner Status Quantum Approach Phase 0 – Idea Optimisation SDGs Impact/context Renewable energies, while essential for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, present unique challenges in terms of optimisation and control due to their low-density and intermittent nature. Effective management of these energy sources within smart grids is crucial for enhancing the reliability and efficiency of the…
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Genomics
Owner Status Quantum Approach Phase 0 – Idea Optimisation SDGs Impact/context Enhanced understanding and analysis of genetic information are critical for the development of personalised medicine, which can lead to more effective and tailored healthcare solutions. Faster and more efficient genome analysis can also accelerate advancements in fields like evolutionary biology, improving our understanding of…
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Sustainable Routing/Logistics
Owner Status Quantum Approach Phase 0 – Ideation Optimisation SDGs Origins of Contributors Impact/context Integrating quantum algorithms with logistics optimisation has the potential to redefine how goods are delivered, directly contributing to more sustainable transport systems and lower carbon emissions, thereby supporting the advancement of sustainable cities and transport infrastructures. For instance, flight path optimisation…