Pioneering the Quantum Future
Q-Alliance represents a historic collaboration between D-Wave and IonQ, two global leaders in quantum computing, together with the Italian scientific community. Launched in October 2025 at the Digital Innovation Forum in Cernobbio, our hub is designed to be an open, inclusive ecosystem where academia, research institutions, and industry converge to drive quantum innovation.
Q-Alliance Roadmap
Forming the Alliance
October 2025Establishing the core structure of Q-Alliance and the foundational governance framework that will guide its long-term vision.
Mission & Strategic Goals
Defining the mission pillars and strategic objectives across research, industry, and institutional cooperation in the quantum domain.
Formation of the Scientific Committee
Assembling leading scientists and innovators to steer the scientific integrity and strategic direction of the Alliance.
Industrial & Academic Partnerships
Formalizing collaborations with universities, research centers, and enterprises to establish a distributed innovation ecosystem.
Creation of the Lombardy HUB
November 2025Launching the first Quantum HUB in Lombardy, designed as a European center for applied quantum research and innovation.
Official Website Launch
December 2025Deploying the digital platform of Q-Alliance, integrating project portfolios, partner areas, and communication channels.
Swiss Legal Body Formation
February 2026Establishing the Q-Alliance legal entity in Switzerland to foster cross-border governance and scientific collaboration.
Global Research Expansion
Extending Q-Alliance activities to a global scale through multi-national partnerships, shared infrastructures, and open innovation programs.
The Great Quantum Challenge
Launching a major international challenge engaging academia, startups, and industry in solving real-world quantum problems.
Knowledge Dissemination
Promoting educational programs, conferences, and publications to spread quantum literacy and accelerate technology adoption.