The Open Quantum Institute (OQI) seeks to inclusively unleash the powers of quantum computing to ensure that the whole world contributes to and benefits from quantum computing.
The OQI is ultimately proof of GESDA’s can-do attitude in science diplomacy, geared towards proactive problem-solving and multilateral cooperation.
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The future of the OQI
An initiative hosted by CERN, born at GESDA, supported by UBS
13 October 2023 | 12pm.
CERN will host the OQI during a three-year pilot implementation phase from 2024-2026, while UBS will act as the lead partner, ensuring the further growth of the organisation
During this next pilot phase, GESDA will remain involved as co-chair of the OQI’s future Advisory Committee, helping to ensure the continuity of the initiative, while contributing to the diplomatic engagement as part of its anticipatory science diplomacy roadmap.
People anticipated to be impacted
As the most advanced initiative incubated by the Geneva Science and Diplomacy Anticipator (GESDA), the OQI draws on GESDA’s ability to connect scientists and technologists, the diplomatic community, the private sector, philanthropic actors and global citizens, in order to pioneer future science and technology for good.
Our four objectives at the OQI are known as the “4A’s”. We believe they are part of the answer to pioneering quantum computing for the benefit of all.
Realising the full potential of quantum computing by accelerating the use case development relevant to achieve the SDGs, leveraging the combined forces of researchers and developers, entrepreneurs and United Nations and large NGOs innovation cells.
Providing global, inclusive and equitable access to a pool of public and private quantum computers and simulators available via the cloud.
Developing educational tools to enable everyone around the world to contribute to the advancement of quantum computing applications and benefit from the technology.
Providing a neutral forum to help shape the future multilateral governance of quantum computing for the SDGs
Thank you to all those who contributed to the incubation of The Open Quantum Institute on our journey to accelerate quantum computing progress for the benefit of all.
Since 2021, GESDA has been curating a diplomatic dialogue on quantum computing with the permanent representations in Geneva, together with inputs from U.N. international organizations, the private sector, and academia. In 2023, this group created the basis for common understandings on the state-of-play of multilateral governance themes most relevant to quantum computing (e.g., standardization, safety and security, the digital divide).
GESDA is very grateful to the permanent representations in Geneva that have actively participated in the informal discussions on multilateral governance of quantum computing for the SDGs, namely Australia, Austria, Brazil, Chile, Czech Republic, Egypt, France, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malta, Mexico, Morocco, the Netherlands, Pakistan, Singapore, Slovenia, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
The OQI’s incubation phase has proven it to be an invaluable organisation for the future of quantum computing and science diplomacy.
It benefited from advice and guidance of leading research, diplomacy, industry and impact experts.
