Microsoft formally debuted Microsoft Quantum Network, collaboration that will work to advance quantum computing, develop applications, and build quantum workforce of future

Briefing

Microsoft formally debuted Microsoft Quantum Network, collaboration that will work to advance quantum computing, develop applications, and build quantum workforce of future

March 20, 2019

Briefing
  • Quantum Network – Microsoft formally launched Microsoft Quantum Network, coalition of individuals and organizations that will work with Microsoft to advance quantum computing, at Startup Summit on February 28, 2019
  • Other Goals – Include development of quantum computing applications and building of quantum workforce
  • Partners – Include quantum startups HQS Quantum Simulations and Rahko, Case Western Reserve University (CWRU), Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), Pacific Northwest National Labs (PNNL), Purdue University, University of California - Santa Barbara, University of Copenhagen, TU Delft, and University of Sydney
  • Quantum Computing Tools – Include Microsoft Quantum Development Kit, which was downloaded more than 100,000 times, plus tutorials, Q# libraries, samples, and workshops
  • Potential Applications – Include solving problems on climate change, materials science, personal health care, and machine learning

Accelerator
Computation and Storage

Market Disruption
Innovation Partnerships

Business Model and Practices

Business Model
and Practices
Innovative Partnerships

Sector
Information Technology

Organization
Case Western Reserve University, Delft University of Technology, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), HQS Quantum Simulations, Microsoft Corp., Pacific Northwest National Labs (PNNL), Purdue University, Rahko, The University of Sydney, University of California - Santa Barbara, University of Copenhagen

Source

Original Publication Date
February 28, 2019

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