Classiq and SKKU’s QCenter Launch Quantum Software Education Initiative in Korea

Classiq and SKKU’s QCenter Launch Quantum Software Education Initiative in Korea Classiq and the Quantum Information Research Support Center (QCenter) at Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a collaborative framework for quantum computing education and research in South Korea. The agreement, finalized on February 26, 2026, marks QCenter’s first partnership dedicated exclusively to quantum software. To initiate the collaboration, the organizations conducted Korea’s first public training session for the Classiq platform, attracting 50 participants from industrial, academic, and government research sectors. The partnership aims to cultivate a specialized workforce capable of driving the practical industrial application of quantum algorithms within the domestic ecosystem. The Classiq platform utilizes a high-level modeling language, Qmod, and a compiler driven by an Electronic Design Automation (EDA) synthesis engine to automate the design of quantum circuits. This technical approach allows researchers to define functional models that the platform then transforms into optimized, hardware-ready circuits, abstracting the complexities of gate-level programming. Performance benchmarks of the synthesis technology have demonstrated the ability to reduce quantum circuit depth by up to 98% while maintaining algorithmic accuracy. This optimization is critical for reducing execution costs and maximizing the utility of current NISQ (Noisy Intermediate-Scale Quantum) and emerging fault-tolerant hardware. This collaboration aligns with SKKU’s recent re-selection by the Korean Ministry of Science and ICT to operate the QCenter for a new five-year term under the “Quantum Information Science Human Infrastructure Development Project.” Strategically, the move supports Classiq’s expansion in the Asia-Pacific region, following the appointment of a local commercial director and the hiring of specialized quantum algorithm engineers in Korea. By integrating Classiq’s software synthesis tools with QCenter’s existing hardware partnerships—which include IBM, IonQ, and AWS—the initiative seeks to provide a full-stack training environment to accelerate Korea’s sovereign quantum capabilities. For further details on the MOU and the Qmod modeling language, consult the official Classiq announcement here or the Sungkyunkwan University news portal here. February 28, 2026 Mohamed Abdel-Kareem2026-02-28T07:35:25-08:00 Leave A Comment Cancel replyComment Type in the text displayed above Δ This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.