Classiq has launched a program dedicated to research and education in the field of quantum software for universities and educational institutions. The program offers access to the advanced Classiq quantum computing platform and Microsoft Azure Quantum cloud access to quantum computing, allowing university professors, students, and researchers to teach courses and conduct research on all aspects of quantum computing.
Classiq CEO Nir Minerbi said the program is an integral part of the company’s broader strategy to expand the reach of the platform and grow the quantum computing business. The program will provide students with the tools and knowledge they need to learn the practical skills of quantum software development, as well as provide researchers with optimized tools for developing advanced quantum computing algorithms.
Minerbi believes the program will have a significant impact on the quantum computing community by promoting education and research in the field and helping to drive innovation and progress in the industry. Classiq and Microsoft are among the leading companies developing software for quantum computing. The quantum stack developed by the firms advances Microsoft’s vision of quantum programming languages.
The Classiq platform is designed to model algorithms at a much higher level of abstraction than the low-level tools that have been used so far, improving design and implementation methods. Minerbi notes that the future of quantum computing is being driven by exciting developments in hardware, with computing power and qubits scaling faster than previously thought. However, there are significant challenges when it comes to programming quantum software that can take full advantage of this growing power.
As a leader in quantum computing software development automation, Classiq is well positioned to drive the growth of the industry. Its platform is designed to be scalable and flexible, with the introduction of high-level user-defined functions, automatic hardware optimization, and intelligent circuit synthesis. With the Classiq platform, users can already develop quantum code for computers with more than 1000 qubits.
The differences between classical and quantum programming make it difficult to find quantum programmers due to the difficulty of creating quantum software. Quantum programmers must have knowledge of both software development and quantum physics. The Classiq program will allow researchers to test, validate and run their quantum programs on real hardware, providing valuable real-world experience. Ultimately, the program will have a significant impact on the quantum computing community, promoting education and research in the field, and spurring innovation and progress in the industry.