Xanadu and Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) have partnered to create a quantum workforce in Qatar.

The purpose of the partnership is to advance quantum education and training in the country and the wider region

Toronto And Doha, Qatar, November 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ – Xanadu (xanadu.ai), a global leader in photonic quantum computing, and Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) School of Science and Engineering (CSE), to educate and train a quantum-ready workforce in Diameter.

The demand for quantum talent has grown significantly over the past few years. Xanadu’s mission is to build quantum computers that are useful and accessible to people everywhere, and one of the pillars of that mission is to help ensure that the next generation is quantum-ready. Xanadu and HBKU aim to bring quantum education to society Middle East and bridge the gap between studying quantum and joining the quantum workforce.

The Qatar Center for Quantum Computing (QC2) at CSE will collaborate with Xanadu during this collaboration. In doing so, Xanadu becomes QC2’s first international partner and supporter of its mission to advance quantum computing research locally, regionally and internationally.

“There is an incredible opportunity to build a strong quantum talent pipeline by partnering with educational institutions. We are excited to add HBKU to our growing list of global partners,” said Christian Widbrook, founder and CEO of Xanadu.

“QC2 is delighted to enter into an ambitious and innovative partnership with Xanadu,” added Dr. Saif al-Kwari, Assistant Professor, CSE, and Director, QC2. We fully expect our collaboration to expand into various potential applications such as quantum machine learning and optimization, thereby ensuring that Diameter The workforce will be as quantum ready as possible in the coming years.”

To achieve the goals of this partnership, Xanadu and the QC2 team will use it Penny Lane, Xanadu open source software library, to co-develop hands-on and hands-on educational materials for students as well as create a training program for HBKU educators. HBKU students will have access to Xanadu’s suite of available educational tools and, with support, learn practical skills they can use as they enter the workforce.

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Since 2010, HBKU has positioned itself as a catalyst for transformative change. Diameter and region while having a global impact. We are confident that this partnership will enable Qatar’s quantum talent to reach their full potential, and we look forward to working with Xanadu in providing quantum computing education and training both at home and abroad. Munir Hamdiestablishment Dean, College Science and Engineering, HBKU.

About Xanadu: Xanadu is a Canadian quantum computing company with a mission to build quantum computers that are useful and accessible to everyone. Founded in 2016, Xanadu has grown to become one of the world’s leading quantum hardware and software companies. The company also leads the development of PennyLane, an open source software library for quantum computing and application development. visit www.xanadu.ai Or follow us on X (formerly Twitter). @XanaduAI.

About PennyLane: PennyLane is an open source software framework for quantum machine learning, quantum chemistry, and quantum computing that runs on all hardware. For more information, visit PennyLane’s website (www.pennylane.aior check out PennyLane Demos: A Gallery of Practical Quantum Computing Content (https://pennylane.ai/qml/demonstrations.html).

About Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU)

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Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), a member of the Qatar Education, Science and Community Development Foundation (QF), was established in 2010 as a research-intensive university that serves as a catalyst for transformative change in Diameter and region while having a global impact. Located in Education City, HBKU is committed to building and nurturing human potential through a rich academic experience, innovative ecosystem, and unique partnerships. HBKU offers multidisciplinary undergraduate and graduate programs through its colleges and provides opportunities for research and scholarship through its institutes and centers. For more information on HBKU, visit www.hbku.edu.qa.

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