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Applications for humanity

Applications of quantum computing outlined during the incubation focused on SDG 2 (zero hunger), SDG 3 (good health and well-being), SDG 6 (clean water and sanitation), SDG 7 (affordable and clean energy) and SDG 13 (climate action). Keep reading to explore a selection of use cases that the OQI partners are working on.

It’s not just about the number of bits or qubits, it’s about the number of lives we can improve.

Peter Brabeck-Letmathe

GESDA Board Chairman

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Carbon Reduction

Carbon Reduction

SDG13
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Antimicrobial resistance

Antimicrobial resistance

SDG3
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Resilient Global Food Supply

Resilient Global Food Supply

SDG12 SDG13 SDG2
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Sustainable Food Production

Sustainable Food Production

SDG12 SDG2
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Lignin/Plastic Recycling

Lignin/Plastic Recycling

SDG11 SDG12
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Medical Imaging

Medical Imaging

SDG3
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Biodiversity and Climate Change

Biodiversity and Climate Change

SDG13 SDG15 SGD14
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Improving battery performance

Improving battery performance

SDG7
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Photocatalysis

Photocatalysis

SDG7
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Optimizing Vaccine Distribution

Optimizing Vaccine Distribution

SDG10 SDG3
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Filtering Antibiotics in Wasterwater

Filtering Antibiotics in Wasterwater

SDG12 SDG14 SDG15 SDG3 SDG6 SDG8
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New Carbon Capture Materials

New Carbon Capture Materials

SDG11 SDG13 SDG9
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Eco-friendly Fertilizer Production

Eco-friendly Fertilizer Production

SDG12 SDG13 SDG14 SDG2 SDG6 SDG8
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Grid Management

Grid Management

SDG11
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The Open Quantum Institute challenges researchers in quantum information like me to think about how their work could benefit the UNs sustainable development goals. Wow, this really is raising the bar!
Matthias ChristandlProfessor of Mathematical Sciences at the University of Copenhagen
Matthias Christandl
As we strive to transform food systems to achieve more nutritious diets for all, it is exciting and inspiring to look ahead to the breakthroughs that emerging technologies may enable. Our work with OQI has opened up new and exciting opportunities to model a better future of food.
Oliver CampSenior Associate, Nature Positive Actions for Healthy Diets, Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN)
Oliver Camp
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SDG10 SDG3

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Filtering Antibiotics in Wasterwater

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SDG11 SDG13 SDG9

New Carbon Capture Materials

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OQI Partners are institutions that benefit from peer recognition for their scientific or in the impact expertise.

Requirements:

  1. Either have served as OQIs spearheading partners during its incubation phase or have consistently engaged resources to OQI’s work as OQI members for at least a year
  2. Commit to co-shape the OQI’s unique value propositions for the three years of the pilot throughout the 4A’s​
  3. Are vetted by the OQI Advisory Committee
  4. Abide to OQI’s values and openness principles

OQI Members are institutions that benefit from peer recognition for their scientific or in the impact expertise.

Requirements:

  1. Have disclosed their governance structure
  2. Commit to actively contribute on at least one of the 4A’s assiduously for at least one year​
  3. Have appointed at least one expert from their institution as focal point of contact for OQI and contributor to its working groups
  4. Abide to OQI’s values
  5. Have submitted a complete membership form with supporting documentation and are vetted by the OQI Management Team
  6. Qualify for partner level after having demonstrated their commitment for at least one year​

OQI Friends are individuals (such as experts from the private or public sector, countries, citizens) who are committed to open science, inclusivity and all values as set out in OQI’s charter and associate themselves with the OQI.

Friends socialise the OQI to their communities.

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Description:

The Open Quantum Institute (OQI) is a multilateral governance initiative that promotes global and inclusive access to quantum computing and the development of applications for the benefit of humanity. As a novel science diplomacy instrument, it brings together research, diplomacy, private sector and philanthropy stakeholders. OQI is hosted by CERN during its pilot phase (2024-2026).

 

Mission:

• Accelerating applications for humanity: Realising the full potential of quantum computing to have the widest possible societal impact by accelerating the development of use cases geared towards achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and succeeding framework , thanks to the combined forces of researchers, developers and entrepreneurs from academia and private sector as well as the United Nations, and large NGOs
• Access for all: Providing global, inclusive and equitable access to a pool of public and private quantum computers and simulators available via the cloud
• Advancing capacity building: Developing educational tools to enable everyone around the world to contribute to the development of quantum computing and make the most of the technology
• Activating multilateral governance for the SDGs: Providing a neutral forum to help shape multilateral governance of quantum computing for the SDGs

 

Values:

• Inclusivity, global scope
  • Enable people from all countries, regardless of whether they have any quantum computing capability of their own, to benefit from and to participate in the development of (i) quantum computing applications that address global challenges, in particular those that are closely related to their own specific challenges, and (ii) the multilateral governance of quantum computing for the SDGs
• Openness
  • Share experiences, knowledge, and methods for the benefit of all, following Open Science best practice
  • Make openly available the results – outcomes of joint activities related to the OQI mission conducted by the OQI community – to society via open repositories and/or through the use of open licences
• Focus on impact
  • Ensure that applications are developed for their quantum computing potential to tackle real-world problems that will benefit humanity
  • Consider and balance their ethical, legal, and societal implications
• Independence
  • Enable everyone to participate free from individual, national, corporate or any other agendas
  • Develop applications with a technology neutral approach.
• Collaboration
  • Foster a community of diverse expertise, backgrounds and geographies, enabled by international cooperation and diplomacy

 

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