Call QC4EO

WMF - We Make Future, in collaboration with ESA - European Space Agency and CINECA, launches the QC4EO Call to support Quantum Computing and Quantum Machine Learning applications in Aerospace and Earth Observation. This initiative underscores the importance of these sectors in international economic and cultural development, as well as in safeguarding terrestrial ecosystems.

Quantum Computing represents a technological revolution with extraordinary potential. Its ability to process information at speeds and efficiency unreachable by traditional computers provides advanced tools for analyzing vast amounts of data, such as that gathered by Earth observation satellites. This capability significantly enhances the accuracy of climate predictions, monitors environmental changes, and develops more effective strategies for natural resource management.

If you have a project, startup, or company working in this field, We Make Future offers a platform to showcase your products or services to one of the largest international communities in innovation. You can present your project at an international fair with over 70,000 attendees from more than 90 countries, featuring over 700 exhibitors and sponsors, 3,000 startups and open innovation stakeholders, and over 1,000 speakers from around the globe.

The call is officially open: to apply, fill out the form!

The aim of the call is to promote and implement Quantum Computing and Quantum Machine Learning applications for Earth Observation, aiming to develop solutions beneficial to the scientific sector and society as a whole, while creating job and business opportunities. Through this initiative, WMF, ESA, and CINECA seek to stimulate the research and development of advanced technologies capable of addressing global environmental challenges.

The top projects will be selected by a committee comprising representatives from WMF, ESA, and CINECA, providing them with access to the international networks of these three organizations.

Refer to the regulations and the pitch guide.

The call is aimed at Italian and international startups and companies, as well as universities and/or research centers - either as individuals or teams - with innovative projects or ideas in the technological and digital sector. Of particular interest are projects utilizing Quantum Computing and its components, Quantum Machine Learning, and Automated Reasoning for applications aimed at processing large amounts of data to enhance monitoring and preservation of the Earth's ecosystem.

Products or services selected will focus on enhancing the dynamics of collecting, processing, and utilizing large amounts of data from the international satellite system.

To apply, fill out the form!

Candidate projects are selected based on the following criteria:

- Team expertise, sector knowledge, project feasibility

- Development stage of the product/service

- Degree of innovation and defensibility

- Competitive context and positioning

- Alignment with market needs and customer base, and market size

- Potential for idea development in research or business

- Completeness of the presented documentation

Through this initiative, WMF - We Make Future, ESA, and CINECA emphasize how integrating advanced technologies is crucial for the future of our society, promoting sustainable development and environmental protection.