Global Alliance Pitching Session

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PITCHING SESSION

CERN, Amanda Diez Fernandez (CH)
ColdQuanta, Cornelis Ravensbergen (UK)
Element 6, Nicola Palmer (UK)
Fermioniq BV, Jörgen Sandig (NL)
Fraunhofer UK, Loyd McKnight (UK)
Loughborough University, Alexandre Zagoskin (UK)
Newcastle University, Paolo Zuliani (UK)
Polish Academy of Sciences, Jaroslaw Miszczak (PL)
Quantopticon, Mirella Koleva (UK)
Quantum Information National Laboratory, Peter Rakyta (HU)
Surrey University, Marco Sacchi (UK)
Tec-Connection, Patrick Courtney (CH/UK)
University of Southampton, Tim Freegrade (UK)
Witt Energy, Mairi Wickett (UK)
Running Order

[OFFICIAL]
Proposed Approach
CERN can provide enabling technologies and testing facilities for potential partners developing quantum technologies.
For a comprehensive overview: https://kt.cern/competences/cern-tech-quantum-systems
Examples include:
CHARM Facility
https://kt.cern/technologies/charm-mixed-fields
Testbed recreating space environment to test quantum satellite communications technology components. Three main
radiation effects of interest to aerospace applications (single event effects, total ionising dose and displacement damage)
can be tested in parallel.
picoTDC
https://kt.cern/technologies/picotdc
A time to digital converter developed at CERN with picosecond time binning for the electronics associated to, for
example, entangled photon sources.
Integrated Single Mode Laser Converter
https://kt.cern/technologies/singular-light-integrated-single-mode-laser-converter
An efficient, simple device that relies on Raman laser conversion for generating a single longitudinal mode (SLM) laser
output. The configuration not only offers a more robust generation of SLM lasers compared to conventional techniques,
but it also allows ease of adjustment of the output laser frequency. Patent pending.
Organisational Capabilities
CERN is a international research organisation, with
unique facilities, technologies and know-how.
CERN uniquely combines forefront research and
development with expertise related to the
production, operation, and quality control of the
developed technologies.
Experience
The CERN Knowledge Transfer Group and Openlab have extensive experience working with industry, including
establishing collaborations for the co-development of new technologies. More information can be found at:
https://kt.cern and https://openlab.cern
Focus on quantum technologies supported through the CERN Quantum Technologies Initiative (QTI)
https://quantum.cern
The CERN QTI advisory board is composed of prominent quantum technology experts from the CERN Member States.
https://quantum.cern/advisory-board
Extensive experience participating and coordinating EU projects.
Administrative Information
Looking to participate as a partner.
European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN)
International Organisation.
Contact Details:
Amanda Diez Fernandez
amanda.diez.fernandez@cern.ch
Tel: +41 227665701
Space 01-11 and Emerging 02-20

Proposed Approach
Create a high-repetition rate atom interferometer using a BEC.
We would develop the “physics package”, this includes the vacuum system, beam delivery,
camera and coil assembly.
We need partners who can develop a laser system, experimental control and fundamental
scientific support in atom interferometry.
ColdQuanta is a world-renowned expert in the
creation and utilization of ultra-cold atoms. With
over a decade of experience in developing
quantum technology for commercial use.
CQ UK is a SME located in Oxford, UK.
Experience
- The Cold Atom Laboratory (CAL), that is currently in use on the International Space
Station.
- We are developing a BEC based gyroscope that will be tested on an aircraft.
Dr. Cornelis Ravensbergen
cornelis.ravensbergen@coldquanta.co.uk
HORIZON-CL4-2021-SPACE-01-62:
Quantum technologies for space gravimetry
UHV channel cell with in-vacuum optics. ~10cm scale
jpl.nasa.gov

[OFFICIAL]
Chemical vapour deposition of diamond
High pressure high temperature annealing facilities
Characterisation
Co-ordinator or project partner
Nicola Palmer
Senior Research Scientist
T +44 (0)1235 441 105
A Global Innovation Centre, Fermi
Avenue, Harwell, Didcot, OX11 0QR, UK
02-16 and 02-20 Basic Science for Quantum Technologies and
Quantum sensing technologies for market uptake
Commercial
Research and development
Quantum-grade
diamond
(12C layers)
Thin high-[NV]
layers on
Electronic
grade
Bulk 12C
high-[NV]
isotropic
properties
Electronic-
grade
diamond
DNV™
B1
DNV™ B14
Proposed Approach
• NV defects in diamond have an electronic spin
associated with them that can be easily manipulated
• Green excitation polarizes the electron spin
• Microwaves can control the spin
• Red light emitted allows readout of the spin
• Due to diamonds unique properties the spin lifetime is
extremely long even at room temperature opening up
opportunities for a range of different applications
• Devices can be built using off-the-shelf technology
Spin up Spin down
N
S
N
S
Experience

[OFFICIAL]
Proposed Approach
What is your understanding of the part of the problem you can solve?
Bridge the gap between scientific theory on quantum computing, classical approaches and practical
implementation of quantum algorithms to accelerate new materials design.
What part of the Scope do you want to address?
Develop a software stack that is able to model materials or molecules by embedding a simulation
run on a quantum computer inside a larger classical model, focussing on integrating high accuracy
quantum algorithmic techniques with more approximate classical methods.
Our partners:
We seek to combine our quantum software expertise with that of material science and chemical
industry knowledge partners, to guide us in deciding what materials or chemicals to focus on.
We provide entrepreneurial knowledge and
expertise in quantum and classical (machine
learning and tensor network) algorithms.
Fermioniq is a SME: a start-up and spin-off of
● University of Amsterdam
● National research institute for mathematics
and computer science (CWI)
● QuSoft Amsterdam
We provide a deep understanding of what quantum
computing software can and cannot contribute to
industry problems based on fundamental research.
Experience
We provide state of the art knowledge and experience in the field of quantum computing algorithms by our key
team members:
● Prof. Dr. Harry Buhrman -- full professor in quantum algorithms, director QuSoft
● Jörgen Sandig -- experienced high tech AI entrepreneur, former CEO Scyfer (acquired by Qualcomm)
● Dr. C. Cade -- postdoc in quantum algorithms, former quantum-software developer
● Dr. I. Niesen -- postdoc in quantum algorithms, background in condensed matter physics
Contacts with thought leaders in the field of molecule design at Microsoft Research Amsterdam (Prof. Dr. Max
Welling), leading international quantum hardware platforms (cannot be disclosed), strong ties to academic
community and a part of the Dutch Quantum Delta ecosystem.
We are planning on being a Partner.
Contact details:
Fermioniq BV (i.o)
Jörgen Sandig, CEO Fermioniq
+31622807457
Jorgen@fermioniq.com
Netherlands
PIC: n.a. (available dec 2021)
HORIZON-CL4-2021-DIGITAL-EMERGING-02-10:
Strengthening the quantum software ecosystem for quantum computing platforms
fermioniq

[OFFICIAL]
Proposed Approach
We are keen to support the development of novel sensing and
communication systems including:
Quantum sensing technologies for market uptake
• Optical systems for atom-sensor systems (Gravity, inertia, magnetic)
• Quantum-enhanced imaging and lidar systems
End-to-end satellite communication systems and associated services
• Novel photon sources for QKD
• Telescope and beam steering technologies for optical links
Quantum technologies for space gravimetry
• High-TRL lasers and optical systems
Fraunhofer Centre for Applied Photonics
Research and Technology Organisation
Within the project we can support the
development of:
• High-TRL laser systems
• Cold atom systems
• Beam-steering technologies
• Design for space environment
• Single photon sources
• Single photon detector systems
Experience
We have a track-record in working with industrial and academic
partners to develop new components and full systems for quantum
technologies. We have worked with academic partners, SMEs and large
multinationals on projects developing high-TRL systems and portable
demonstrators.
We have 61 staff and students with expertise across many QT fields
including sensing, communications and quantum information.
We are looking to partner on bids but
could also lead if required.
Dr Loyd McKnight
Head of Quantum Technologies
Loyd.mcknight@fraunhofer.co.uk
Scotland, United Kingdom
https://www.cap.fraunhofer.co.uk/
Quantum sensing and quantum communications

[OFFICIAL]
Proposed Approach
Quantum coherent structures, which are “large enough” for practical applications (e.g., medical and military sensing
and imaging, optimization and computer modeling), cannot be efficiently simulated by classical means, which
hinders their design and the evaluation and optimization of their performance.
Efficient characterization of such systems can be achieved based on a qualitative description of their behaviour
through a set of universal, dimensionless combinations of the system’s parameters, which control transitions
between different regimes. Critical values of these parameters can be efficiently determined through classical
modelling and/or scaled experimental tests and used to guide the design and optimization of a full-scale device. The
proposed approach would be applicable to the whole range of artificial quantum structures.
We would be interested in a partnership with parties capable of designing, fabricating and testing small-to-medium
scale arrays of qubits.
Loughborough University is one of the leading research
universities in the UK, with state of the art experimental and
computational facilities.
Our Department has extensive expertise in quantum
materials, quantum engineering, topological materials,
spintronics and memristive devices. We closely collaborate
with our Departments of Computer Sciences and
Mathematics. The Department hosts yearly Sir Nevill Mott
lecture series
(https://www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/physics/news-
events/sir-nevill-mott-lectures/), with speakers including
several Nobel Prize winners.
Experience
Our group has extensive expertise in quantum engineering and quantum technologies. This proposal is based on our
recent results on hyperchaos and quantumness criteria in qubit structures.
We collaborate with a number of leading research groups at the University of Nottingham, Tokyo University of
Science, AIST (Japan), Leibniz IPHT, Karlsruhe Inst. of Technology (Germany), etc. We participate in the European
consortium SUPERGALAX (https://supergalax.eu/), applying our expertise in theory of quantum bit arrays to the
detection of galactic axions.
I have been active in the field of quantum engineering from its inception, having co-founded the quantum
computing company D-Wave Systems (1999) and published the first text on quantum engineering (Cambridge U.
Press, 2011).
I will be the coordinator of the project:
Alexandre Zagoskin PhD FInstP CPhys FHEA
Reader in Quantum Physics
Department of Physics
Loughborough University
Loughborough LE11 3TU
a.zagoskin@lboro.ac.uk
+44 1509223306
02-16: Basic Science for Quantum Technologies

[OFFICIAL]
Proposed Approach
Problem: can we confidently use complex quantum hardware/software systems?
Solution: develop formal verification techniques (bounded model checking) for quantum code and
hardware
Looking for partners with expertise in:
• Quantum algorithms
• Programming languages
• Quantum Technologies Flagship computers
The School of Computing at Newcastle University
(UK) has world-leading research groups in:
• Formal verification
• Interdisciplinary bio/nano-computing, including
DNA computing and DNA data structures
Experience
1998-2007: worked on formal methods for quantum programming languages (synthesis of quantum
programs from correctness specifications, logical reversibility in programs, etc.)
2008-now: formal verification (model checking) for a wide range of system models including
stochastic, hybrid continuous/discrete, nondeterministic, and Boolean models. In 2017 started on
model checking quantum programs; currently developing bounded model checker for Silq.
I plan to be a Partner.
Paolo Zuliani, paolo.zuliani@newcastle.ac.uk
Website: https://pzuliani.github.io/
Citizenship: Italian
§ Strengthening the quantum software ecosystem for quantum
computing platforms (DIGITAL-EMERGING-02-10)
§ Basic science for quantum technologies (DIGITAL-EMERGING-02-16)
Model M
Behavioural
specification Φ
Model checker
M satisfies Φ
M does not satisfy Φ
(+ counterexample)

Proposed Approach
Our approach to strengthening the quantum software ecosystem for quantum computing
platforms is based on developing quantum computer solutions using real-world usage scenarios.
We work with abstract problems (eg. Travelling Salesman Problem) as well as real-world scenarios
(eg. optimization of railway dispatching, base-station management for wide-area networks), fine-
tune quantum algorithms, and assess quantum solutions.
Our aim is to provide software solutions suitable for working with data representing realistic use-
cases for data analysis and optimisation.
We are looking for partners operating quantum computing hardware suitable for running small
instances, with the potential for scaling their solutions.
We have experience in writing code for gate-based
and annealing-based quantum computer.
Our group is working as a part of academic
institution. We have strong connection with SME in
the region.
Our group participates in Quantiki.org project as
one of the project administrators.
Experience
Our groups participates in national projects focused on NISQ algorithms founded by Polish National
Science Center (eg. https://miszczak.eu/grants/qprogmods/). We have ongoing collaboration with
Polish (Warsaw and Cracow) as well as European (Latvia, Hungary) institutions.
Our group has experience in simulating QAOA, and running VQA (ion-based computers) and QUBO
models using cloud access.
We have also extensive experience in developing and distributing domain-specific software for
quantum computing and quantum information theory (https://github.com/iitis/).
We are interested in participating in projects, we
have experience in EU project coordination.
Jarosław Miszczak
jmiszczak@iitis.pl
https://www.iitis.pl/en/
+48506851036
Institute of Theoretical and Applied Informatics,
Polish Academy of Sciences
Bałtycka 5, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland
PIC: 951424501
HORIZON-CL4-2021-DIGITAL-EMERGING-02-10

[OFFICIAL]
Proposed Approach
Quantopticon has developed an accurate, patent-pending quantum-mechanical model that describes realistic
quantum systems in complex electromagnetic environments.
We can:
- predict quantum phenomena
- design quantum photonic devices and optimise their performance
We would like to:
- address the need to design high-purity, high-indistinguishability single- and multi-photon entangled sources
- unlock scaling of light-based quantum computers
We are looking to partner with:
- commercial or academic teams building components for photonic quantum computing & quantum communications
- semiconductor foundries manufacturing integrated photonic components
We can model the dynamics of
quantum systems optionally
embedded in micropillar
cavities or optical waveguides
in 1D or 2D.
We are an SME, hence nimble
and adaptable
Experience
Quantopticon’s Chief Scientific Officer
- has 20 years’ experience in quantum optics, solid-state and condensed-matter physics
- is a world leader in the theory and modelling of light-matter interactions in quantum photonic devices
Our Scientific Advisors are renowned experts and Royal Society and IEEE Fellows:
Happy to be Coordinator or
Partner
Contact details:
Dr Mirella Koleva
E: mirella@quantopticon.co.uk
T: 07989144626
United Kingdom
PIC: 893935802
Prof. Peter Littlewood
Former Head of Cavendish Laboratory, ex-
Director of Argonne National Laboratory,
Chair of the Faraday Institution
Prof. Maurice Skolnick
Director of Sheffield
Quantum Centre and UK’s
National III-V Facility
Prof. Richard Ziolkowski
Former thrust leader for Computational
Electronics and Electromagnetics at the
Lawrence Livermore Laboratory.
02-16: Basic Science for Quantum Technologies
02-10: Strengthening the quantum software ecosystem for quantum computing platforms
01-11: End-to-end satellite communication systems and associated services

[OFFICIAL]
Proposed Approach
l In the Laboratory of Quantum Computer Simulators we combine the expertise of efficient
software engineering with innovations related to simulation and quantum compiler algorithms
in order to develop the most efficient quantum computer emulator building blocks.
l Looking for academic or industrial partners having interest and expertise in developing
quantum algorithms to solve computational problems on quantum computers.
l In the development procedure of quantum algorithms our advanced quantum computer
simulation software tools would have a significant role to validate the developed quantum
algorithms and to interpret the results obtained on real quantum hardware.
In the Laboratory of Quantum Computer
Simulators we have 3-4 senior and 3-4 junior
physicist and software developer colleges having
skills in:
l theory of quantum computing and quantum
information
l Task based parallel programming in C++
l Hardware oriented programming (cache
oblivious programming, SIMD instructions)
l Design of efficient Python – C/C++ interfaces
l Data-flow programming on FPGA chips
Our organization is academic with industrial
expertise in software engineering.
Experience
l speeding up Gaussian Boson Sampling simulation with threshold detection (see
arXiv:2109.04528);
l optimization of quantum gate decomposition for qubit-based quantum computers
(arXiv:2109.06770).
l High performance Boson Sampling Simulation via FPGA based data-flow engines: calculating
permanents of unitary matrices on FPGA chips, benchmarked up to size of 40x40 on dual FPGA-
card configuration (unpublished yet)
We are interested in participating in a HORIZON
project as a partner.
Dr. Peter Rakyta
Department of Physics of Complex Systems
Eötvös Loránd University
Peter.rakyta@ttk.elte.hu
Hungary
1117
TOPIC NUMBER AND NAMEHORIZON-CL4-2021-DIGITAL-EMERGING-02-10:
Strengthening the quantum software ecosystem for quantum computing platforms

[OFFICIAL]
Proposed Approach
What is your understanding of the part of the problem you can solve?
In the past 3 years we have developed a unique expertise in theoretical quantum biology that
would allow us to investigate the quantum mechanical nature of proton and electron transfer in
DNA and enzymes, including the role of the biological environment in controlling dissipation and
decoherence .
What part of the Scope do you want to address?
I want to investigate the role of quantum effects in biological systems. To progress with the
development of quantum devices for biomedical and biological applications, we need to progress
with the understanding of the role of quantum mechanics in biological units. Only a combination of
novel theoretical methods combined with state of the art experimental measurements can allows
us to progress in this area.
If you are looking for partners, what type of partners are you looking for?
I am looking for partners working in experimental physics, or biophysics interested in measuring
non-trivial quantum effects such as proton tunnelling, decoherence, in biological systems such
DNA, enzymes and light-harvesting complexes.
Surrey is one of the world’s most active centres for
research into Quantum Biology (QB) and it is the
home of the Leverhulme Centre for QB. We have
recently been awarded a multimillion grant from
the Templeton Foundation to continue and expand
our fundamental research into QB and Quantum
Thermodynamics. We have great in-house expertise
and state of the art computational facilities.
Experience
I am a member of the Leverhulme Centre for Quantum Biology at Surrey, the first research centre
dedicated to QB in UK in which, in the past 3 years, we created collaborations and research projects
with top leading academics in the field, including Johnjoe McFadden (Surrey) Jim Al-Khalili (Surrey),
Nigel Scrutton (Manchester), Greg Engel (Chicago), Daniel Kattnig (Exeter) Alexandra Olaya-Castro
(UCL). I supervise five PhD students in Quantum Biology and I authored one of the most highly cited
recent review in Quantum Biology. Our latest paper on Quantum and classical effects in DNA point
mutations [1], published this year, has a Altmetric score of 191 and has been covered by the BBC
and Scientific American.
1. Slocombe, L., Al-Khalili, J. S., & Sacchi, M. Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, 23(7), 4141 (2021)
I do not have previous experience with Horizon’s
application, therefore I am looking to be a partner
on an application.
Dr Marco Sacchi
Email: m.sacchi@surrey.ac.uk
Phone: 0044(0)7503792641
University of Surrey, Guildford, United Kingdom
PIC: 999985223
HORIZON-CL4-2021-DIGITAL-EMERGING-02-16 - Basic Science for Quantum Technologies

[OFFICIAL]
Proposed Approach: High Quality Electronics supporting Quantum Science
Getting quantum systems to market requires the ability to demonstrate advanced prototypes at
TRL6-7 in different application domains.
Sensing technologies can provide an unprecedented level of precision and stability, but only when
combined with the right control systems and high speed embedded electronics
For rapid market uptake, we need miniaturised, integrated and transportable
designs. The right type of control electronics is an important part of this.
Looking for partners with promising sensing technologies, clear idea of applications.
Organisational skills, capabilities: fast embedded
electronics with high frequency, low latency, low noise
capability. Arbitrary waveform generation (AWG),
Lock-in signal processing and nanosecond
synchronization for quantum scientists in Switzerland
Facilities: full development and prototyping
capability, latest design tools, test lab, relationship
with suppliers, assemblers.
SME/academic: bringing agility and quality
engineering and track record in quantum systems
Experience
Track record: several previous system developments with the Swiss quantum science community:
Quantum Sensing for neutron diffraction in collaboration with the PSI (Paul Scherrer Institute) on
the POLDI-Experiment (Pulse OverLap Diffractometer). This required a set of single photon detector
with high speed pulse analysis capability operating at up to 5GSPS. These to operate with high
reliability and low loss.
Closed loop control in high-speed AFM In collaboration with EPFL, we implement a data-driven
sensing and control loop control system with advantages over conventional approaches. These
include selectable bandwidth, reduced instability, improved speed and resolution during off-
resonance tapping (ORT) operation.
Strong links to the Swiss community (ETH EPFL, Paul Scherrer Institute, instrument suppliers, etc)
Role: technical partner
Contact details :
Dr Patrick Courtney tec-connection
patrick.courtney@tec-connection.com
0781 477 3937
Prof. Dr. Matthias Rosenthal
Head of Realtime Platform Research Group
ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences
Institute of Embedded Systems (InES)
http://ines.zhaw.ch matthias.rosenthal@zhaw.ch
What country are you from UK/Switzerland
DIGITAL-EMERGING-02-16: Basic Science for Quantum Technologies
DIGITAL-EMERGING-02-20: Quantum sensing technologies for market uptake

[OFFICIAL]
Proposed Approach
• Atom interferometric quantum sensors use laser pulses as ‘mirrors’ and ‘beam splitters’
• Experimental inhomogeneities limit fidelity, affecting fringe contrast, scale factor stability & bias,
and prevent enhancements such as ‘large momentum transfer’
• Optimal control (formerly composite pulse) techniques from NMR allow pulse and pulse sequence
designs that tolerate experimental variations
• We offer our pulse design expertise to quantum sensor projects
Southampton’s Quantum Control & Spin Dynamics
groups are experts in designing tailored pulse
shapes for atom interferometry.
We have leading expertise in NMR optimal control,
computational optimization and experimental cold
atom physics.
Our high-performance computing cluster and atom
interferometry laboratories support this capability.
Experience
We are interested in the design of pulse shapes to optimize atom interferometric quantum sensors
when their fidelity is limited by atom cloud temperature, laser beam homogeneity, bandwidth etc.
Coordinator / Partner
Dr Tim Freegarde
timf@soton.ac.uk
+44 23 8059 2347
Southampton, UK
PIC: 99975329
DIGITAL-EMERGING-02-20: Quantum sensing technologies for market uptake
• By varying the laser phase & amplitude
during the pulse, atoms are directed to
the target state via different paths
• Optimization is tailored to individual
performance measures & system models
• Our theoreticians include NMR spin
dynamics experts
• Our own atom interferometry apparatus
allows experimental design validation
π-pulse
optimal
control
J Saywell et al., Optimal control of Raman pulse sequences for atom interferometry, Phys Rev A 98, 023625 (2018)
J Saywell et al., Bi-selective pulses for large-area atom interferometry, Phys Rev A 101, 063625 (2020)
J Saywell et al., Optimal control of mirror pulses for cold-atom interferometry, J Phys B 53, 086006 (2020)

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