More than 1,000 participants from 108 countries engaged with early quantum computing exploration through the Open Quantum Institute’s pilot phase, a scale of global interest detailed in a new report from GESDA and the OQI. The report identifies critical obstacles to international coordination on quantum intellectual property, despite the technology’s potential to address challenges in healthcare, food security and climate change.
“Properly managed, quantum computing has the potential to benefit a broad range of humanity,” says GESDA’s Head of Initiatives Development, Dr Mira Wolf-Bauwens, but international cooperation will require testing solutions at a manageable scale and sharing effective approaches. The report outlines next steps in four areas to steer the benefits of quantum computing to all.
GESDA-OQI Report Focuses on Equitable Quantum Computing Benefits
The report highlights that OQI’s initial work focused on 20 quantum computing use case projects directly addressing six UN Sustainable Development Goals, prioritizing specific global challenges like healthcare and climate change as initial targets for the technology. The OQI, born at GESDA and hosted at CERN with support from UBS, served as this testing ground during its pilot phase, encouraging a collaborative environment for quantum exploration, the company says.
Beyond the hackathons and use case projects, the OQI also established an Educational Consortium comprising 94 organizations across 39 countries, and engaged 54 international organizations in discussions on quantum governance. These efforts demonstrate a multi-faceted approach to building a global quantum ecosystem, extending beyond technical development to include education and policy considerations.
The next phase of the OQI project will focus on amplifying the impact of this approach through strategic partnerships, scaling up successful models for wider implementation. The findings and approaches were discussed at the 2026 GESDA Anticipation Summit, where the OQI community shared their experiences and insights.
Properly managed, quantum computing has the potential to benefit a broad swathe of humanity by generating significant progress in healthcare, food security, climate change mitigation, pharmaceutical development and materials science.
Dr. Mira Wolf-Bauwens, Head of Initiatives Development at GESDA
Source: https://www.gesda.global/new-gesda-oqi-report-explores-how-quantum-computing-can-benefit-all/
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