Qatar Center for Quantum Computing (QC2) is the first Qatar-based quantum research center dedicated to advancing both theoretical and experimental research across the three quantum information science domains: quantum communication, quantum computing and quantum sensing. 

QC2 is physically located in the state-of-the-art HBKU Research and Development Complex (RDC) in close proximity to Qatar Computing Research Institute (QCRI), Qatar Biomedical Research Institute (QBRI), and Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute (QEERI). This strategic location not only provides QC2 with access to state-of-the-art research and laboratory infrastructure but also facilitates potential interdisciplinary collaboration opportunities in important areas such as AI, material science, and biomedicine.

 

Our Vision

Establish a vibrant quantum ecosystem in Qatar, fostering collaboration among government, academia, and industry to cultivate, sustain, and propel the advancement of quantum technologies while addressing potential challenges on both local and global scales.

Our Mission
  • Raise awareness of the potential of quantum technologies among the local community and stakeholders.
  • Undertake high-impact research and establish strategic partnerships with leading academic institutions and industries.
  • Build internal capacity and prepare the local community for the upcoming quantum revolution.

About HBKU

Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), a member of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science, and Community Development (QF), was founded in 2010 to continue fulfilling QF’s vision of unlocking human potential. HBKU is a homegrown research and graduate studies University that acts as a catalyst for positive transformation in Qatar and the region while having a global impact.

Located within Education City, HBKU seeks to provide unparalleled opportunities where inquiry and discovery are integral to teaching and learning at all levels utilizing a multidisciplinary approach across all focus areas.

HBKU is committed to actively contribute to achieving the Qatar National Vision 2030 by building and cultivating human capacity through an enriching academic experience and an innovative research ecosystem. Through applying creativity to knowledge, students will have the opportunity to discover innovative solutions that are locally relevant and have a global impact.

At HBKU our students, faculty, staff, partners, and leadership all share a common belief in the power of higher education and research to make a positive impact on the development of nations.

About QF

Qatar Foundation’s flagship initiative is a campus of more than 12 square kilometers that hosts branch campuses of some of the world's leading educational institutes, a homegrown university, and other research, scholastic, and community centers. Together, these institutes make Education City a unique model of academic and research excellence, pioneering a new approach to multidisciplinary, global education and enabling breakthroughs that benefit Qatar and the rest of the world.