Computing
Q-VERSE - Platform-Agnostic Quantum Software Engineering
Project description and objective
Q-VERSE (Quantum Virtual Ecosystem for a unified Runtime for agnostic Software Engineering) aims to advance the development of scalable, trustworthy and platform-agnostic quantum software. The project addresses key challenges in quantum computing by developing tools for robust software validation, realistic simulation under noisy conditions and adaptive testing, with a particular focus on Quantum Machine Learning and Quantum Optimisation.
A key objective of Q-VERSE is to bridge the gap between idealised quantum simulations and real-world quantum hardware. By integrating noise characterisation, transfer learning techniques and support for multiple realistic noise models, the project will enable developers to create and validate quantum applications that can operate reliably across different quantum computing platforms.
Q-VERSE will also develop a cross-platform, technology-agnostic software framework based on open quantum standards. The project aims to create a universal intermediate representation that supports multiple quantum assembly languages and enables dynamic discovery of hardware capabilities, including available gate sets and connectivity constraints.
Through standardised interfaces and APIs for quantum job submission, as well as integration with the Eclipse Qrisp SDK and support for quantum annealing-based algorithms, Q-VERSE will contribute to a more interoperable and accessible quantum software ecosystem. By reducing hardware dependencies and promoting open standards, the project will support the development and adoption of quantum computing technologies across Europe.