
Q-Alliance
The World’s Most Powerful Quantum Hub
An unprecedented alliance bringing together global quantum computing leaders, Italian scientific excellence, and industry innovation to build the future of quantum technology.
Scientific High Council


Luciano Maiani
Former President CERN, INFN, CNR
Dirac Medal
Sakurai Prize
Bruno Pontecorvo Prize
Matteucci Medal


Gerardus ‘t Hooft
Nobel Prize in Physics
Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics
Wolf Prize in Physics
Lorentz Medal
Spinoza Prize


Gian Francesco Giudice
Director of CERN Theoretical Physics Dep.
Fundamental Physics Prize
Jacques Solvay Chair in Physics
Premio Aldo Gini
Premio Angelo Della Riccia


Alain Connes
Fields Medal
Crafoord Prize
CNRS Gold Medal
Ampère Prize
CNRS Silver Medal


Ugo Moschella
Full Professor of Physics
Full Professor of Mathematics
Commissariat à l’Energie Atomique GsY
Research associate al CERN
Marie Curie Fellow al CEA


Thibault Damour
Balzan Prize
Dirac Medal
CNRS Gold Medal
Einstein Medal
Paul Langevin Prize


Michele Parrinello
Benjamin Franklin Medal in Chemistry
Dreyfus Prize in Chemical Sciences
Dirac Medal
Marcel Benoist Prize
ACS Award in Theoretical Chemistry


Antonietta Mira
Founder of the Data Science Lab at USI
Fellow of the Institute of Mathematical Statistics
Fellow of the International S. for Bayesian Analysis
National Popular Science Prize


Giulia Galli
Berni J. Alder CECAM Prize
Joseph O. Hirschfelder Prize
Aneesur Rahman Prize
Feynman Prize for Theory
Member, U.S. National Academy of Sciences


Hidetoshi Nishimori
Professor at Institute of Science Tokyo
NEC C&C Prize
MEXT Commendation for Science and Technology
Nishina Memorial Prize
Senior Scientist RIKEN (iTHEMS)


Jürg Fröhlich
Marcel Benoist Prize
Max Planck Medal
Henri Poincaré Prize
Dannie Heineman Prize for Mathematical Physics
Lorentz Medal
Heineman Prize for Mathematical Physics
Member, Swiss Academy of Sciences

Strategic Quantum Partners
Combining quantum annealing and gate-based quantum computing for unprecedented problem-solving capabilities

Gate-Based Quantum Computing


Quantum Annealing Systems

Q-Alliance Discovery the
26 Strategic Quantum Programs
Join the Q-Alliance programs
Submit a Quantum Innovation Project
The Great Challenge: Shape NP Problems with Ising
Call for formulations that cast NP-hard problems into Ising or QUBO forms suitable for quantum annealing and hybrid solvers.
Overview
We invite academic and industrial teams to encode real-world NP problems into Ising or QUBO models, targeting large-scale instances and hardware-aware embeddings. Submissions should include the problem definition, the mathematical formulation, and notes on scaling, constraints, and expected performance.
Ising Hamiltonian
$$ \mathcal{H}(\mathbf{s}) \;=\; – \sum_{iSubmission Guidelines
- Problem statement with objective and constraints.
- Mathematical model in Ising and/or QUBO, with rationale for penalties and scaling.
- Hardware notes on embedding, chain strength strategy, and expected topology constraints.
- Benchmark plan including instance sizes and baseline comparators.
- Results if available: energies, gaps, solution quality, runtime profile.
Timeline
- Phase 1 Call opens and Q&A.
- Phase 2 Model review and feedback loop.
- Phase 3 Final submission and evaluation.
Deliverables
- Brief PDF (max 6 pages) with model and references.
- Code artifacts or notebooks for reproducibility.
- Optional: embedding artifacts and parameter schedules.
Ask How Quantum Can Empower Your Business
Quantum technologies are no longer a promise for the future — they are a reality today. Through Q-Alliance, companies can explore how quantum computing, sensing, and algorithms can deliver tangible value in their own business domains.
Why Engage Now
Many enterprises still underestimate how quantum technologies can already accelerate optimization, simulation, and data-driven decisions. Q-Alliance helps organizations identify *where* and *how* quantum solutions can integrate into their existing workflows — bridging scientific insight with business impact.
- Logistics, routing, and supply-chain optimization
- Energy networks and smart-grid balancing
- Financial risk analysis and portfolio optimization
- Materials and molecular simulations
- AI acceleration and pattern recognition
Submit a Request
Whether you are an industrial group, SME, or technology startup, you can submit a request to explore your specific use case with our quantum experts.
Our team will evaluate the problem type, identify its potential Ising/QUBO mapping, and assess compatibility with available quantum or hybrid platforms (D-Wave, IonQ, IBM, etc.).
- Short problem description (max 1 page)
- Expected business or research benefit
- Preferred timeline and confidentiality level
The external “Request Quantum Assessment” button can be placed below this section, linking to your contact or submission form.
Q-Alliance Seminars & Academic Collaborations
Past and upcoming seminars — interactive map overview.
Past Seminars (2)
Topic: Quantum Computing Fundamentals
Status: Completed
Topic: Quantum AI Integration
Status: Completed
Upcoming Seminars (3)
Topic: Quantum Materials Workshop
Status: Scheduled for 2025
Topic: Quantum Governance Roundtable
Status: Scheduled for 2025
Topic: Quantum Biomedical Applications
Status: Scheduled for 2025
QPU & Solver Map
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