Quantum Hype or Advantage?

Classifying Quantum
Computing Use Cases

Quantum computing could transform chemical simulations and life sciences by enabling precise molecular modeling, improving drug discovery and accelerating structure elucidation. But does it truly offer an advantage for your concrete application?

At HQS, we assess quantum computing use cases with scientific expertise — evaluating feasibility, adjusting quantum algorithms, and collaborating with industry and academia. Our structured classification framework helps determine when quantum computing provides real benefits and creates already value today if classical methods remain superior.

How to Assess Quantum Computing Use Cases

  1. Identify Industry Problem:
    HQS investigates industry challenges with a direct first estimate of the possibility for quantum advantage.

  2. Transform to Quantum:
    Which sub-part of a larger problem really profits from the quantum computer?

  3. Get the Job Done Without the Quantum Computer:
    Checking for the best classical solver is always valuable, provides direct benefits, and is essential for benchmarking.

  4. Show Quantum Advantage:
    HQS approaches every use case with the mission to achieve and clearly demonstrate quantum advantage.

Are you interested to explore how HQS can help you to map out your quantum use cases?

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Why Quantum Technology?

“A big barrier to improving R&D efficiency is that molecules undergo quantum phenomena that cannot be modeled by classical computers.

[…] quantum computing could represent an efficiency increase of up to 30%.”

Source: Boston Consulting Group
”Building Quantum Advantage”, 2021

Quantum technology offers great potential for the pharmaceutical and chemical industries, as well as advancements in life sciences research. The current state of research shows that technology is developing rapidly. Get ready to embrace the future and unlock the full potential of quantum technology.

Quantum computers are currently in the early stages and are being used as research tools. But the investigation into use cases for quantum computers, can lead to direct benefits today. HQS has worked on projects that have led to the fastest know simulators for nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, open source software to simplify the use of multireference methods in quantum chemistry and has helped with workforce education.

Meanwhile the advances of quantum hardware are rapid and actual industrial use for everything related to the microscopic should be considered no further than five years away. For life sciences, and the pharmaceutical and chemical industry the impact will be intense, and therefore the work on use cases needs to start now.

Read more in our Case Studies

Case Studies
Successful Industrial Collaboration in the Field of Quantum Chemistry
Successful Industrial Collaboration in the Field of Quantum Chemistry

The use of quantum computers in industry is still in its infancy.However, the successful collaboration with Covestro AG shows that companies can already benefit from quantum mechanics and quantum-inspired methods.

HQS Quantum Simulations follows a structured approach in its projects to create both short-term and long-term added value. Using this aaproach, we have been working intensively with Covestro AG for many years . The central problem of the project is the simulation of molecules.

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HQS and Merck KGaA, Darmstadt Germany: From Quantum Computing to Quantum-Inspired Software
HQS and Merck KGaA, Darmstadt Germany: From Quantum Computing to Quantum-Inspired Software

Quantum computers are seen as the key technology of the future, but their concrete industrial applications have not yet been fully explored. Our goal at HQS Quantum Simulations is to develop realistic and practical quantum applications that offer real added value for companies. To pursue this, HQS Quantum Simulations has been working with the science and technology company Merck KGaA, Darmstadt Germany, since 2019.

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QSolid: Exploring Customized Simulation Applications and Decoherence Limits in QSolid Demonstrators
QSolid: Exploring Customized Simulation Applications and Decoherence Limits in QSolid Demonstrators

The Q-Solid grant is pioneering a quantum computing strategy in Germany's innovation hub. With 25 collaborators, it aims to build a robust solid-state quantum computer by mid-2024. HQS is responsible for WP9, which focuses on benchmarking and optimising algorithms that are crucial for applications such as nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR).

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Q-Exa: Applications for quantum computers in the field of simulation of quantum mechanics
Q-Exa: Applications for quantum computers in the field of simulation of quantum mechanics

In the quest for quantum computing applications in Germany's NISQ era, Q-Exa tackles the formidable hurdle of noise and errors. Focused on integrating quantum computing (QC) into high-performance computing (HPC), the project, led by a consortium featuring IQM, LRZ, HQS, and Atos, seeks to deliver a cutting-edge quantum demonstrator based on superconducting circuits. HQS, as a key player, addresses this challenge by exploring scientific questions and developing software tools.

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MANIQU: Efficient material simulation on NISQ quantum computers
MANIQU: Efficient material simulation on NISQ quantum computers

In collaboration with Bosch, BASF SE, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen, and Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf, HQS leads the MANIQU project. Focused on quantum material simulations, HQS introduces the HQS Spin Mapper for transition metal-containing materials. Addressing challenges in simulating strongly correlated electron systems, the project explores NISQ devices' accuracy for material properties.

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AutoQML Quantum Computing: Applications for the Economy
AutoQML Quantum Computing: Applications for the Economy

The AutoQML project aims to develop a Python-based software package for automated quantum machine learning. HQS addresses challenges by creating a versatile library, AutoSelectionBackend, optimizing quantum backend selection based on machine quality or execution speed.

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Explore the HQS Software Solutions

HQStage

HQStage provides the stage for your quantum simulations. With HQStage you gain access to our powerful quantum simulation modules, each with distinct use cases and unique features. HQStage and our HQStage modules strictly follow our philosophy to provide easy-to-use yet powerful quantum simulation software tools.

Open-Source Tools

Our open-source software, including qoqo, struqture and the Active Space Finder (ASF), enables seamless connections to quantum computers and simulators. Represent quantum circuits, run code on different hardware, create complex systems, and contribute to quantum information science. Join us in advancing quantum technology.