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Quantum-South team in the IEEE Quantum Week 2021

Published October 20, 2021 by Martin Machin
Quantum-South IEEE Quantum Week 2021

Quantum-South team participates in the IEEE Quantum Week 2021 in the Quantum Computing Entrepreneurship panel and the Technical Papers Track, showcasing the academic and start-up experience in Universidad de Montevideo.

Mon, Oct 18 — Wks 03 — Quantum Computing Entrepreneurship

Andy Chen: IEEE TEMS, Canada
Joanne Wong: IEEE Entrepreneurship, Canada
Rafael Sotelo: Universidad de Montevideo, Uruguay
Stephen Ibaraki: REDDS Capital, Canada

Date: Monday, Oct 18, 2021
Time: 10:45-16:45 Mountain Time (MDT) — UTC-6

Abstract: Quantum Computing (QC) is experiencing a turning point. It has been a theoretical promise since the beginning of 1990`s. A lot of research effort has been invested, especially in two areas. First, on the mathematics, logics and algorithms area. Second, quantum physicist and materials experts have been working on how to implement such a machine. Now, there are a few quantum computers available online through different providers. The industry is very optimistic about increasing the computing power in a sustained rate during the following years. So, the promise of real software applications solving daily problems are close to come. That is why the field now is attractive for software companies and startups. There is a lot of public activities, either academic, commercial and governmental, concerning QC, and the field is gaining much interest and investments.

Keywords: Quantum Computing, Entrepreneurship, Intrapreneurship, Venture Capitals, Technological Investment
Target Audience: Scientists, engineers, researchers interested in learning on how to develop their own start-up. Entrepreneurs interested in networking and sharing experiences. Investors interested in finding opportunities in the field of quantum computing. Companies interested in broadening its field of interest to quantum computing.

Session 3: Quantum Computing Entrepreneurship from an Academic Perspective @ 15:15-16:45 Mountain Time (MDT) — UTC-6

Moderator

  • Rafael Sotelo – Quantum South / Universidad de Montevideo, Uruguay

Panelists

Keywords: Quantum Computing, Entrepreneurship, Intrapreneurship, Venture Capitals, Technological Investment
Target Audience: Scientists, engineers, researchers interested in learning on how to develop their own start-up. Entrepreneurs interested in networking and sharing experiences. Investors interested in finding opportunities in the field of quantum computing. Companies interested in broadening its field of interest to quantum computing.

Quantum Computing for Undergraduate Engineering Students: Report of an Experience
Rafael Sotelo, Laura Gatti (Univ. de Montevideo)

Time: 13:30-14:00 Mountain Time (MDT) — UTC-6
Abstract: This paper presents the experience of a Quantum Computer course addressed for the first time for undergraduate engineering students. Students’ levels varied from year two to five of their careers, and had strong previous knowledge on Calculus, Linear Algebra and Programming, but not on Quantum Mechanics or on Modern Physics. The main objective of the course was that students acquire programming skills in Quantum Computing, so it had a practical approach. Instead of beginning by introducing the physical phenomenology under the field, the course started directly with presenting the logic of quantum computing from an abstract point of view. The language used was Q#. The curricula was based on the one available for the Microsoft Quantum Network.