ARQA

The ARQA Network is planned to become the main mechanism in Spain for transferring one of the most impactful emerging technologies in the medium to long term: quantum technologies. ARQA’s ambition is to become the main network in Spain that will act as a bridge between the technology providers and the technology adopters’ needs and challenges defined by private companies.

Our mission focuses on highlighting the value of applied research in the field of quantum computing as a crucial resource for addressing challenges that traditional computing cannot tackle, especially those linked to artificial intelligence, such as classification, optimization, and content generation (generative AI).

To address these challenges, various approaches will be employed, ranging from strategies based on pure quantum computing to quantum simulation, enabling comparison between both (benchmarking), and quantum technologies applied to postquantum cryptography and information exchange using Quantum Key Distribution (QKD).

This approach will be brought into life through the creation of three demonstrators in specific areas (Territory, Energy, and Security), allowing for a specific presentation of how this technology can be applied in practical, real cases, thereby facilitating knowledge transfer. More specifically, ITG will work on performance optimisation of an energy community, with the goal of maximising the use of renewable energy by a system made of one storage element (battery), one renewable energy source (photovoltaic) and several consumers.

In addition, we will work to ensure project’s results visibility, addressing different users. On one hand, through specific transfer actions, we will target companies to promote the adoption of the developed solutions. On the other hand, measures to attract and nurture talent will be implemented. Furthermore, a wide range of communication and dissemination channels will be opened to reach a broader audience.

Objectives:

– SO1 Scientific and technological quality:

Definition and development of a common Technological Roadmap that proposes innovative solutions based on quantum computing to address the resolution of the main types of challenges addressed in artificial intelligence (classification, optimisation, content generation).

– SO2 communication and active listening:

Promote direct contact with Business and Society, both for their awareness and sensitisation, through an active policy of communication and dissemination of the evolution of quantum computing.

– SO3 Maximise transfer:

Knowing the needs of the market, of the demand, regarding computationally complex challenges faced by companies.

– SO4 Availability of talent:

Addressing the major challenge of having specialised skills in quantum computing.

– SO5 international benchmarking:

Positioning of the cluster on the European scene, both in specific projects and in benchmark initiatives such as the European Quantum Industry Consortium(QUIC), the European Technology Platform for High Performance Computing(ETP4HPC) or the Big Data Value Association.