Quantum Computing Resources

course · Brilliant

Brilliant's Quantum Computing course teaches quantum algorithms through interactive puzzles and a drag-and-drop circuit simulator that runs in the browser. Developed in collaboration with researchers from Microsoft, Caltech's IQIM, and Google X, the course requires only basic linear algebra and no prior quantum physics knowledge. The course is part of Brilliant's subscription-based learning platform.

course · CERN

The CERN Quantum Technology Initiative runs a free online lecture series covering quantum theory, simulation, sensing, computing, algorithms, and quantum networks. Lectures are delivered by early-career and senior researchers and recorded for on-demand viewing on the CERN QTI website and the CERN Lectures YouTube channel. The series began in March 2023 and continues on a regular weekly schedule.

framework · Google

Cirq is an open-source Python framework for writing, manipulating, and optimizing quantum circuits. Developed by Google, it is designed for Noisy Intermediate-Scale Quantum (NISQ) devices and provides tools for research and development on quantum hardware.

framework · NVIDIA

CUDA-Q (formerly CUDA Quantum) is NVIDIA's open-source platform for hybrid quantum-classical computing. It enables developers to integrate quantum processing units (QPUs) with GPUs and CPUs for high-performance quantum simulations and algorithm development. CUDA-Q supports both Python and C++.

community · Danish Quantum Community

The Danish Quantum Community (DQC) is a cross-sectoral organisation that unites quantum stakeholders in Denmark, spanning 70 partners from university research hubs, quantum startups, established companies, end-users, and investors. It organises events including an annual Scientific Quantum Conference and facilitates partnerships to strengthen Denmark's quantum research and technology development.

funding · Danish Government

The Danish government allocated DKK 1 billion (approximately €134 million) from 2023 to 2027 through the Finance Act to strengthen Denmark's position in quantum technologies. The funding supports quantum research infrastructure, talent development, and innovation across Danish universities and industry, coordinated in collaboration with the Danish Quantum Community ecosystem.

funding · European Innovation Council

The European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator provides grants and equity investments to startups and SMEs developing breakthrough technologies, including quantum computing. It has funded companies such as SemiQon and eleQtron with investments ranging from €2.5 million to €17.5 million, and its 2026 work programme allocates over €1.4 billion for strategic technologies.

funding · European Commission

The Quantum Flagship is a large-scale research initiative by the European Commission with a budget of €1 billion over 10 years. It supports cutting-edge quantum technology research and development across Europe, including quantum computing, communication, sensing, and simulation. The flagship aims to consolidate and expand European scientific leadership in quantum technologies.

funding · EuroHPC Joint Undertaking

The EuroHPC Joint Undertaking procures and co-funds quantum computers integrated with European supercomputing centres, with its mandate recently expanded to cover quantum simulation, communication, and sensing. It has deployed six quantum systems across Europe, including installations in Poland, Finland, Germany, and the Czech Republic, with additional procurements underway in Italy and the Netherlands.

community · QuIC

QuIC is a pan-European not-for-profit association founded in 2021 to support the growth of the commercial quantum technology sector. With over 160 members including large enterprises, SMEs, investors, and startups, it operates working groups on use cases, strategic roadmaps, standards, intellectual property, and education across the European quantum ecosystem.

funding · Business Finland / InstituteQ

The Finnish Quantum Technology Strategy is a national initiative coordinated by Business Finland and InstituteQ to establish Finland as a leader in quantum technologies. The program funds quantum computing research, quantum communication infrastructure, and industry partnerships. It brings together Finnish universities, research institutions, and companies to accelerate quantum technology development.

funding · French Government (France 2030)

France's National Quantum Strategy, part of the France 2030 investment plan, allocates €1.8 billion to quantum technology development including €1 billion in public funding. The strategy covers quantum computing, simulators, sensors, post-quantum cryptography, and secure communication, and includes the PROQCIMA programme awarding up to €500 million to five companies building French-designed universal quantum computers by 2030.

funding · German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF)

The German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) funds quantum technology development through a programme exceeding €2 billion, targeting quantum computing, communication, and sensing. The initiative includes the Quantum Systems research programme, funding for six hardware demonstrator platforms, and the Quantum Future talent pipeline for students and junior researchers.

course · IBM

IBM Quantum Learning is a comprehensive educational platform offering courses, tutorials, and hands-on labs for quantum computing. The platform covers fundamental concepts, Qiskit programming, and quantum algorithms with interactive exercises. Learners can access real IBM quantum hardware to run experiments.

framework · Unitary Foundation

Mitiq is an open-source Python toolkit for quantum error mitigation on noisy intermediate-scale quantum computers, developed by Unitary Foundation. It implements techniques including zero-noise extrapolation, probabilistic error cancellation, and Clifford data regression, and integrates with Cirq, Qiskit, pyQuil, and Braket.

tool · Technical University of Munich

The Munich Quantum Toolkit (MQT) is a collection of open-source tools for quantum software development developed at the Technical University of Munich. It includes tools for circuit design, simulation, verification, and debugging. MQT supports both Python and C++ and is designed for researchers and developers working on quantum algorithms and software.

framework · QuTech (TU Delft)

NetQASM is an instruction set architecture and Python SDK for programming quantum network applications, developed by QuTech at TU Delft. It provides an assembly-level interface to quantum network controllers and can be run on simulator backends such as SquidASM and SimulaQron.

tool · OpenQASM Contributors

OpenQASM is an imperative programming language for describing quantum circuits, supporting the circuit model, measurement-based model, and near-term experiments. The current version (3.1) adds explicit timing controls, gate calibration definitions, and classical control flow to the widely adopted specification.

framework · Xanadu

PennyLane is an open-source Python library for quantum machine learning, automatic differentiation, and hybrid quantum-classical computing. Developed by Xanadu, it supports multiple quantum hardware backends and integrates with PyTorch, TensorFlow, and JAX.

framework · Quandela

Perceval is an open-source Python framework for programming photonic quantum computers, developed by Quandela. It provides tools for composing circuits from linear optical components, defining single-photon sources, manipulating Fock states, and running simulations on classical backends or Quandela cloud QPUs.

framework · ETH Zurich

ProjectQ is an open-source quantum computing framework developed at ETH Zurich. It features a modular compiler pipeline that can target classical simulators or real quantum hardware, and includes a high-performance C++ simulator capable of emulating up to about 30 qubits on a standard laptop.

framework · Pasqal

Pulser is an open-source Python library for designing, simulating, and executing pulse sequences on neutral-atom quantum processors, developed by Pasqal. It gives users low-level control over laser pulse parameters and atom array configurations, with built-in emulation via QuTiP.

tool · ZX Calculus Community

PyZX is an open-source Python library for quantum circuit rewriting and optimization using the ZX-calculus, a graphical language for reasoning about quantum computations. It can read circuits in QASM, Quipper, and Quantomatic formats, apply automated simplification rules, and export optimized circuits.

framework · Qibo Collaboration (CERN, INFN, BSC, UB)

Qibo is an open-source full-stack framework for quantum simulation and quantum hardware control developed by a European consortium including CERN, INFN, and the Barcelona Supercomputing Center. It provides GPU-accelerated simulation backends and plug-and-play hardware drivers for superconducting and ion-trap devices.

framework · IBM

Qiskit is an open-source SDK for quantum computing developed by IBM. It provides tools for creating and running quantum circuits on simulators and real IBM quantum hardware. Qiskit supports applications in chemistry, optimization, machine learning, and more.

community · EU Quantum Flagship

QTEdu is the European Quantum Flagship's coordination action for quantum technology education, providing a curated directory of quantum courses, programs, and training opportunities across Europe. The initiative developed the European Competence Framework for Quantum Technologies and supports the QTEdu Open Master pilot, which offers transferrable ECTS credits from quantum programs at multiple European universities.

community · Quantum Delta NL Foundation

Quantum Delta NL is the Dutch national programme for quantum technology, backed by €615 million from the National Growth Fund. Organised across five regional hubs in Delft, Eindhoven, Leiden, Twente, and Amsterdam, it coordinates catalyst programmes in quantum computing, quantum networking, and quantum sensing while investing in research, ecosystem development, and human capital.

tool · QuTech

Quantum Inspire is a European quantum computing platform operated by QuTech that provides free access to quantum hardware and simulators through a web interface and API. The platform supports circuit-based quantum programming in multiple languages including Qiskit, and is used as the hands-on component of TU Delft's quantum computing courses on edX. It serves as a key educational tool for the European quantum computing community.

community · QuTech (TU Delft / TNO)

The Quantum Internet Alliance is a consortium of 40 European academic, industrial, and research organisations across nine countries, led by QuTech (TU Delft and TNO). Funded under the EU Quantum Flagship, QIA is building the first full-stack prototype quantum internet network connecting distant cities via entanglement-based quantum communication and quantum repeaters.

course · Microsoft

Quantum Katas is an open-source collection of self-paced tutorials and programming exercises for learning quantum computing using Microsoft's Q# language. The katas cover topics from basic quantum gates to advanced quantum algorithms and are designed to teach through hands-on problem-solving. Each kata includes automated verification of solutions.

community · QOSF

The Quantum Open Source Foundation (QOSF) is a community organization dedicated to supporting the development and growth of open-source quantum software. QOSF runs mentorship programs, organizes events, and maintains a curated list of quantum computing projects. It aims to lower barriers to entry and foster collaboration in the quantum computing ecosystem.

community · QuSoft / University of Amsterdam

Quantum.Amsterdam is an innovation hub founded by QuSoft, Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica, and the University of Amsterdam to connect academia, industry, and society in quantum technology. As one of the five official hubs of Quantum Delta NL, it focuses on applications in finance, quantum chemistry, operations research, and security, partnering with companies such as ABN AMRO, ING, and Capgemini.

course · QURECA Ltd

QURECA is an online education platform focused exclusively on quantum technologies, offering courses for both technical learners and business professionals. The platform provides structured learning paths from introductory quantum computing to advanced topics such as quantum algorithms and quantum strategy for enterprises. Courses are taught by quantum experts from academia and industry, with CPD-certified completion credentials.

framework · QuTiP Community

QuTiP (Quantum Toolbox in Python) is an open-source library for simulating the dynamics of open quantum systems. It is widely used in quantum optics, quantum information, and optomechanics research, with support for GPU acceleration via JAX and CuPy backends in version 5.

community · QWorld Association

QWorld is a nonprofit global network dedicated to quantum computing education through free workshops, mentorship programs, and open-source training materials. The organization coordinates local quantum groups (QCousins) across Europe and beyond, offering structured workshop series such as QBronze and QSilver that teach quantum programming with hands-on exercises. Its educational materials have been completed over 4,000 times worldwide.

tool · Google Quantum AI

Stim is a high-performance stabilizer circuit simulator optimized for quantum error correction research, developed by Google Quantum AI. It uses 256-bit AVX vectorized instructions and can analyze a distance-100 surface code circuit with 20,000 qubits in under 15 seconds.

framework · Xanadu

Strawberry Fields is an open-source Python library for designing, simulating, and optimizing continuous-variable quantum optical circuits. Developed by Xanadu, it focuses on photonic quantum computing and includes support for both Gaussian and non-Gaussian operations. Strawberry Fields integrates with PennyLane for quantum machine learning applications.

framework · Quantinuum

TKET (pytket) is an open-source quantum computing toolkit developed by Quantinuum focused on circuit compilation and optimization. It provides hardware-agnostic circuit optimization and supports multiple quantum platforms. TKET is designed to maximize performance across different quantum backends.

course · TU Delft / QuTech

Quantum 101: Quantum Computing & Quantum Internet is a Professional Certificate program offered by TU Delft on edX. The program covers quantum hardware fundamentals, quantum algorithms, quantum internet protocols, and hands-on exercises with Quantum Inspire. Developed by researchers at QuTech, the courses are free to audit with an optional paid certificate.

community · Unitary Foundation

Unitary Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that supports the quantum technology open-source ecosystem through microgrants, community building, and tool development. Its microgrant programme has awarded over 100 grants to individuals worldwide, producing more than 40 open-source libraries with 400+ contributors across projects including error mitigation, quantum programming, and open hardware.

funding · Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation

WACQT is a 12-year Swedish research programme with a budget of SEK 1.4 billion, funded primarily by the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation. Coordinated by Chalmers University of Technology with KTH and Lund University, it develops expertise in quantum computing, simulation, communication, and sensing, with a prime objective of building a 100-qubit quantum computer.

course · Xanadu

The Xanadu Quantum Codebook is a free, interactive introduction to quantum computing built on the PennyLane framework. It teaches quantum algorithms through a structured sequence of coding exercises (codercises) that run directly in the browser. The codebook covers topics from single-qubit gates to advanced quantum algorithms with immediate feedback on solutions.