KQCBW Demonstrator Platform: Quantum Computing from the Cloud

The KQCBW project is building a cloud-based demonstrator platform that makes quantum computing accessible directly from the browser which means no specialist software or complex setup is needed. 

The platform is based on Open OnDemand, a web portal hosted on the CLARSA HPC infrastructure at Fraunhofer IAO in Stuttgart. It serves as both a development environment and an interactive learning platform.

Users can explore preconfigured learning notebooks, work through tutorials, and run quantum computing use cases developed within the KQCBW project – all in one place. 

Currently, the platform provides access to GPU-accelerated quantum circuit simulators using established frameworks such as Qiskit, PennyLane, and Cirq. As the project progresses and matures, simulators and emulators for diamond-based quantum systems and Rydberg atom arrays will be integrated. The long-term vision is a hybrid Quantum Cloud that connects classical HPC resources with real quantum hardware in Baden-Württemberg. The platform also enables hands-on quantum computing training sessions and workshops for industrial partners, making it a practical entry point for companies looking to build QC expertise. 

The goal: lower the barrier to quantum computing for researchers and industry partners alike, and accelerate the transfer of quantum know-how into practical applications.