< The Washington Institute for STEM, Entrepreneurship and Research >
Advancing science from research to real-world impact.
WISER is a science and technology organization - training tomorrow's leading scientists, advancing frontier research and accelerating its translation into real-world applications.
< Technical depth in frontier domains >
WISER Learning
Summer programs, courses and a growing on-demand platform for
learners at every level.
Students building career-ready skills
Professionals upskilling
Teams looking for training
< we help you scale >
Research.
Building quantum solutions and research for industry.
Think Deeper. Build Smarter
18 days to the eventApr 21, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDTQuantum Careers UnlockedQuantum Careers Unlocked is a high-energy virtual event where you’ll meet real quantum professionals, hear how they broke in, and leave with clear next steps to start your own quantum career, followed by a live virtual career fair.
Multiple Dates66 days to the eventJun 08, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMVirtual EventThis summer, we're hosting a training series on Quantum & AI! This 6 week program bridges quantum computing, artificial intelligence, and classical optimization to tackle real-world decision and scheduling problems at scale.- Date and time is TBDVirtual EventThis event is for people who want to participate only in the Project Phase + Demo Day and do not plan to attend the course sessions. Best fit if you already have a strong quantum background and want to jump straight into applied work with a team. No application required. Register and you’re in.
- Date and time is TBDVirtual EventThis track is designed for executives, founders, and senior leaders who want the strategic version of the program, without needing to do the more technical coursework.
Apr 02, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM EDTShattering the Ceiling: Quantum-Inspired EnJoin BQP and WISER for a live webinar on quantum-inspired optimization, featuring a quick overview, a live demo of the BQPhy platform, and a cohort project spotlight. You will also learn about the Explorer + Innovator tracks, get time to try the software, hear a USD 2,500 prize announcement, and wra
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Short sessions.
Big ideas.
BQP
BQPhy®’s Quantum-Inspired Optimization (QIO) platform is designed to overcome the traditional computational bottlenecks associated with simulations. BQPhy leverages quantum-inspired optimisation algorithms that replicate the mathematical principles of quantum computing, such as tensor-based representations of quantum circuits, on traditional HPCs, CPUs, and GPUs.
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70k+
Learners Reached
100+
Sessions Hosted
$45M
Ecosystem Value
150+
Global Partners
Highlights
"We focus on bringing learners from wide disciplines to train them on advanced tech, get them ready for building new science for industry, national lab and research organisations."
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IBM Quantum
Naval Nuclear Laboratory
Classiq
Xanadu
Vanguard
BQPhy
qBraid
E.ON
D-Wave
Pramatra Space
Idaho National Library
NERSC
University of Maryland QLAB
Fraunhofer ITWM
CQ Tech
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Plain-language learning that builds confidence fast.
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Hands-on work that becomes portfolio-ready outcomes.
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Community and mentorship that make progress easier.
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Partners and programs connected in one ecosystem.
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< Talent Ecosystem >
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A community for learners, educators, researchers, and partners who want to turn curiosity into progress. WISER is more than programs; it's a growing ecosystem.
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If you have a scientific or technical problem to explore, WISER can structure it as applied research, prototype development, or benchmarking of new approaches against existing methods.