A consortium of machine learning and quantum computing experts Gradient Zero, Anaqor, QMware and PQML is launching Austria’s first national quantum machine learning with Quantum Connect ( www.quantum-connect.ai ). Initiative.
The initiative aims to build an active community dedicated to the research and development of quantum machine learning applications for future use in various Austrian industries as well as public administration.
Developing machine learning applications that can benefit from quantum computing requires not only ML expertise, but also knowledge of the specific quantum hardware platforms and the connection between infrastructure, quantum mathematics and machine learning. This combination of capabilities is difficult for individual companies to achieve, highlighting the need for interdisciplinary collaboration among all stakeholders to enable broader access to quantum machine learning. Quantum Connect brings together experts and industry partners to create a unified platform for knowledge and technology exchange.
The initiative was launched by Gradient Zero , a leading Austrian machine learning company, and funded by PQML . Through the partnership with QMware , the leading European quantum cloud company, and Anaqor , a pioneer in the European quantum ecosystem with its PlanQK platform , Quantum Connect was born.
PlanQK , a community-driven platform and ecosystem for quantum applications, will form a technological cornerstone of Quantum Connect with its established user base, driving the research and development of quantum machine applications.
While Quantum Connect leverages PlanQK as a DevOps platform, QMware ensures unrivaled back-end efficiency by deploying its innovative hybrid quantum computing approach – a combination of high-performance classical and quantum computing resources – to power quantum applications on both simulated and to also be able to run on native quantum hardware.
Quantum Connect offers machine learning developers direct and easy access to a fully functional quantum system. Quantum Connect is committed to advancing Quantum Machine Learning and building an active community in this area.
“We are excited to launch Quantum Connect with our partners QMware and Anaqor to bring quantum machine learning to Austria and beyond,” says Jona Boeddinghaus , COO at Gradient Zero. “We can’t wait to connect learners of all ages and experience levels and provide tutorials and infrastructure to those who want to dive into the world of quantum and AI.”
Gradient Zero is a software and machine learning company focused on secure data sharing, responsible use of AI, and quantum machine learning. Based in Vienna , the team of data scientists and business experts develops software solutions for various industries, including healthcare, research, finance and agricultural technology.
Anaqor is a software-focused quantum start-up in Berlin and Stuttgart , founded to help innovators develop and use the quantum solutions of tomorrow – from quantum-based simulations and optimizations to quantum machine learning. The core of the Anaqor approach is PlanQK, the first open, community-based platform for quantum applications. PlanQK was initiated in 2019 and has since been continuously developed together with leading universities and companies as part of a flagship project funded by the federal government. PlanQK connects developers, industrial users, researchers and providers of quantum hardware with a platform for the integration, provision, further development and monetization of quantum implementations. With over 30 successfully tested use cases and more than 100 partners, PlanQK is a pioneer in the field of platforms for quantum computing.
QMware AG, the leading hybrid quantum cloud company, is pioneering the development of commercial solutions for hybrid quantum computing. The unique cloud platform seamlessly integrates classic high-performance computing functions with virtual quantum processors that include classical simulators and native quantum registers. The innovative combination of classical and quantum technology positions QMware at the forefront of making the future advantages of hybrid quantum computing economically viable for both industry and the research sector. In addition, the QMware Cloud ensures the highest data protection and security standards: customers receive access to hybrid quantum computing via GDPR and GAIA-X compliant online services. In 2022, QMware, as a member of the SeQuenC Initiative, was commissioned to build the first quantum cloud for German industry. The project is funded by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection.
