Quandela and Quanova partner to deploy Vietnam s first quantum computer
Photonic quantum computing company Quandela has announced a milestone in its expansion into Southeast Asia with Vietnamese quantum company Quanova selecting its MosaiQ solution for a new quantum programme at Quang Trung University
On October 23, Quandela and Quanova announced a partnership to bring Vietnam's first quantum computer to the nation. The collaboration marks the first France-Vietnam joint effort in the field of quantum computing. Quandela's strategic local partner in Vietnam, Quanova, will provide support to the project with key financial backing from Nam A Bank.
Nam A Bank's deputy CEO, Vo Hoang Hai, emphasized the bank's commitment to advanced technologies and its investment in quantum technology to bolster Vietnam's high-tech capabilities. Marine Xech-Gaspa, Quandela's director of Institutional Affairs and Public Policy, expressed pride in the partnership's realization and gratitude to Quang Trung University and Nam A Bank for their trust.
The joint venture will establish a comprehensive platform for education, research, and innovation at Quang Trung University. The Quantum Innovator Residency Programme, a key component of the partnership, will engage students, researchers, educators, and technology innovators in practical applications of quantum computing. Faculty training, tailored curricula, and access to Quandela's software environment are also part of the initiative to cultivate a new generation of quantum talent in Vietnam.
The partnership was unveiled in Ho Chi Minh City on October 21, alongside representatives from the Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Étienne Ranaivoson, Consul General of France in Ho Chi Minh City, welcomed the announcement, highlighting the commitment of both countries in advancing quantum technologies. Rossy Nguyen Hoang Hong, CEO of Quanova, affirmed the importance of building trusted partnerships and nurturing future quantum talent through the Quantum Innovator Residency Programme and other collaborative efforts.
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