70K+
Learners Reached
100+
Sessions Hosted
$45M
Ecosystem Value
150+
Global Partners
A global network spanning industry, research, education, government, and emerging technology.
< our ecosystem >
Partners
IBM Quantum
Idaho National Laboratory
Classiq
Xanadu
Vanguard
qBraid
E.ON
D-Wave
From learning to real-world application.
WISER connects education, workforce development, research, and industry to help emerging technologies move forward.
Workforce & Education
Build technical talent through quantum education, custom training, curriculum, and workforce programs designed for emerging technologies.
Applied Research
Explore, benchmark, and develop solutions across quantum computing, AI, optimization, sensing, and related frontier technologies.
Industry Challenges
Turn real organizational problems into structured technical challenges that connect organizations with emerging talent and new approaches.
From learning to real-world application.
We connect education, research, and industry to turn emerging technologies into practical skills and solutions.
Workforce & Education
Build quantum and emerging-technology skills through custom training, curriculum, and workforce programs.
From technical question to tested solution.
WISER works with organizations to explore where emerging technologies can create real value, benchmark new approaches against existing methods, and move promising ideas toward practical implementation.
Discover
Define the technical problem and identify where emerging approaches may add value.
Benchmark
Compare new methods with strong classical or existing approaches.
Build
Develop and test promising solutions with technical experts and emerging talent.
Validate
Evaluate performance, feasibility, and real-world relevance.
Transfer
Turn what we learn into recommendations, prototypes, research outputs, or the next stage of development.
WISER Solutions Launchpad
A focused R&D pathway for organizations exploring how emerging technologies may apply to real technical or mission needs.
Build the people who build the future.
From first exposure to advanced technical training, WISER creates learning experiences that connect scientific understanding with real skills, projects, and career pathways.
On-Demand Learning
Short, focused courses learners can start anytime, with structured lessons, applied practice, and certification.
Summer Programs
Intensive global programs connecting learners with leading scientists, technical instruction, industry challenges, and applied projects.
Custom & Executive Education
Flexible programs for organizations, teams, educators, and leaders developing capability in emerging technologies.
Research, education, and workforce development work better together.
WISER and the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence are collaborating at the intersection of artificial intelligence, quantum computing, research, education, and workforce development.
Ideas worth exploring.
Did AI crack the Navier–Stokes problem? And why the quantum industry should pay more attention.
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WISER and DFKI Announce Strategic Partnership to Advance Quantum AI Research and Workforce Development
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Bridging Physics, Computing, and Industry: Quantum Solutions Launchpad Experience
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Build talent, explore a technical challenge, or launch a program with WISER.
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Advancing science from research to real-world impact.
WISER develops emerging-technology talent, advances applied research, and helps organizations turn frontier science into practical programs and solutions.
< The Washington Institute for STEM, Entrepreneurship and Research >
Advancing science from research to real-world impact.
WISER develops emerging-technology talent, advances applied research, and helps organizations turn frontier science into practical programs and solutions.
Advancing science from research to real-world impact.
70k+
Learners Reached
100+
Sessions Hosted
$45M
Ecosystem Value
150+
Global Partners
WISER in numbers
From technical learning to industry research, WISER connects people, expertise and real-world challenges. Our programs help organizations develop talent and put emerging science into practice.
< we help you scale >
From technical question to tested solution.
Building quantum solutions and research for industry.
Think Deeper. Build Smarter
Students building career-ready skills
Professionals upskilling
Teams looking for training
< Technical depth in frontier domains >
WISER Learning
Summer programs, courses and a growing on-demand platform for
learners at every level.
Sep 24, 2026, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM EDThttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/83452163923?pwd=ESee the strongest projects from WISER’s 2026 Summer Program Industry Challenges as finalist teams present their solutions to real-world problems spanning quantum computing, AI, classical optimization, and hybrid approaches.
Aug 20, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDThttps://luma.com/5jn1z3t1
Jun 22, 2026, 10:30 AM – Jul 31, 2026, 12:00 PMVirtual 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.- Multiple DatesJun 08, 2026, 10:30 AM EDT – Jul 31, 2026, 12:00 PM EDTVirtual EventWISER Summer Program 2026 brings classical methods, AI, and quantum into one live, hands-on program focused on optimization. You’ll learn what each approach is good at, where it breaks, and how to use them together. Six weeks. Live training. Real experts.
- Jun 08, 2026, 10:30 AM GMT+2 – Jul 31, 2026, 12:00 PM GMT+2Virtual 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.
May 06, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM MDTWebinarWhether you’re a quantum engineer exploring algorithmic design or a strategic leader evaluating where quantum fits, this discussion will offer both technical insight and a clear sense of what progress looks like today.
< workshops & events >
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.
< we help you scale >
Insider
Marketplace for the Newest Tools
< our ecosystem >
Partners
Duke Quantum Center
National Institute of Standards And Technology
Oxford Quantum Computing
IQM Quantum Computers
Nord Quantique
Peking University
Google AI Quantum
Idaho National Laboratory
MITRE
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IBM Quantum
Infleqtion
Polarisqb
Science Melting Pot
IonQ
Atlantic Quantum
MIT Lincoln Laboratory
NASA
Qureca
Naval Nuclear Laboratory
Events
< 01 >
Plain-language learning that builds confidence fast.
< 02 >
Hands-on work that becomes portfolio-ready outcomes.
< 03 >
Community and mentorship that make progress easier.
< 04 >
Partners and programs connected in one ecosystem.
< Core Methodology >
< Talent Ecosystem >
Find Your
People.
Learn with us
Short education, training and credentialing programs that fit real schedules
Collaborate
Work with WISER on focused projects, research sprints, or applied challenges.
Mentor or Speak
Share expertise, guide learners, and help shape future-ready pathways.
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Who it's for
Students
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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.
Want to collaborate on research?
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.