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.

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

QMAT-01
Quantum simulation of complex molecules

Modeling electronic Hamiltonians using VQE and QPE for catalyst and high-Tc superconductor design.

QMAT-02
Nonlinear quantum dynamics

Studying entangled state evolution in nonlinear potentials using Carleman or quantum Lattice Boltzmann methods.

QMAT-03
Material design via QUBO optimization

Solving atomic configuration problems with Ising/QUBO formulations for next-gen semiconductors and batteries.

QMAT-04
Quantum phase estimation for strongly correlated systems

Applying gate-based algorithms to study Hubbard and Heisenberg models and quantum phase transitions.

QAI-05
Quantum Neural Networks (QNN)

Implementing parameterized quantum circuits for high-dimensional data classification (e.g., medical imaging).

QAI-06
Quantum Support Vector Machines (QSVM)

Embedding classical data into quantum Hilbert space kernels for predictive analytics.

QAI-07
Quantum Reinforcement Learning (QRL)

Extending Bellman principles to quantum states for autonomous control and financial trading.

QAI-08
Quantum Generative Models (QGAN, QBM)

Using quantum adversarial circuits for synthetic data generation and rare-event simulation.

QFIN-09
Quantum Portfolio Optimization

Encoding mean–variance portfolio problems into QUBO form for asset allocation optimization.

QFIN-10
Quantum Monte Carlo for derivative pricing

Reducing sampling variance via quantum-enhanced Monte Carlo simulations for financial instruments.

QFIN-11
Quantum credit risk clustering

Applying quantum k-means to identify systemic nodes in interbank risk networks.

QBIO-12
Quantum Drug Discovery

Computing molecular orbitals with VQE for ligand binding and docking studies.

QBIO-13
Protein folding optimization

Mapping NP-hard protein folding problems into Ising models for structure prediction.

QBIO-14
Quantum Genomics

Encoding genetic sequences as qubit states to uncover complex epigenetic correlations.

QENG-15
Vehicle routing and urban traffic optimization

Formulating VRP as an Ising model to manage fleets, drones, and smart logistics.

QENG-16
Quantum HPC resource scheduling

Using Hamiltonian-based encoding for job scheduling and hybrid datacenter management.

QENG-17
Smart grid energy optimization

Minimizing network losses via quantum annealing for dynamic microgrid control.

QSEC-18
Quantum Cryptanalysis

Testing PQC robustness and performing key-space searches using Shor and Grover algorithms.

QSEC-19
Quantum sensing and metrology

Employing entangled or squeezed states to achieve sub-nanometric measurement accuracy.

QGOV-20
Quantum Governance & Socio-Economic Simulation

Applying quantum game theory to model decision-making and predict complex social dynamics.

QFIN-21
Quantum Fraud Detection

Using quantum anomaly detection and QML techniques to identify fraudulent transactions across large-scale payment networks.

QFIN-22
Quantum Asset Pricing and Hedging Strategies

Leveraging quantum Monte Carlo and amplitude estimation for real-time dynamic hedging and risk-neutral pricing models.

QFIN-23
Quantum Credit Scoring and Customer Segmentation

Applying QUBO formulations and quantum clustering for personalized credit scoring and FinTech market segmentation.

QINS-24
Quantum Risk Aggregation

Simulating correlated insurance portfolios and catastrophe bonds via quantum Monte Carlo models.

QINS-25
Quantum Claim Prediction and Fraud Detection

Applying quantum machine learning for early claim risk detection and insurance fraud identification.

QINS-26
Quantum Reinsurance Optimization

Optimizing capital allocation and reinsurance treaties through quantum portfolio and network modeling.

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_{iQUBO form

$$ \min_{\mathbf{x}\in\{0,1\}^n}\; \mathbf{x}^\top Q\, \mathbf{x}, \qquad \text{with } s_i = 2x_i – 1 \text{ linking QUBO and Ising.} $$
Tracks
Combinatorial optimization, scheduling, routing, portfolio selection, structured learning with constraints.
Evaluation
Model clarity, embeddability, scalability, solution quality, and reproducibility.

Submission 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.

Discover potential quantum advantages in:
  • 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.).

Submission includes:
  • 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 Upcoming seminars

Past Seminars (2)

University of Insubria (Como, Italy)
Topic: Quantum Computing Fundamentals
Status: Completed
USI – Università della Svizzera Italiana (Lugano, Switzerland)
Topic: Quantum AI Integration
Status: Completed

Upcoming Seminars (3)

University of Florence (Florence, Italy)
Topic: Quantum Materials Workshop
Status: Scheduled for 2025
Rome, Italy
Topic: Quantum Governance Roundtable
Status: Scheduled for 2025
University of Naples (Naples, Italy)
Topic: Quantum Biomedical Applications
Status: Scheduled for 2025

QPU & Solver Map

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