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Quantum Algorithms: Fundamentals & Hands-on Training
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Quantum Algorithms Fundamentals & Hands-on Training is a selective advanced program for those looking to build their quantum computing and algorithm development skills. Through a blend of recorded instruction, live expert-led sessions, hands-on bootcamps, community support, and assessments, participants will deepen their understanding of quantum algorithms and their practical applications. The program is built to strengthen both technical knowledge and learner engagement, while creating a pathway for top performers to advance to the WISER Summer Program.
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62,000+
learners participated in Phase 1 foundational quantum training across Andhra Pradesh
3,000
top learners were selected from Phase 1 to advance into AP India Phase 2
100
top-performing Phase 2 learners will receive full scholarships to attend the WISER Global Summer School
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Program Agenda
Week 1
Quantum Fundamentals 1
Dr. Akash Malemath, WISER
March 23, 2026
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Basics of Quantum Protocols
Dr. Ritajit Majumdar, IBM
March 25, 2026
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Introduction to Quantum Applications
Dr. Brian McDermott, US Naval Nuclear Lab
March 27, 2026
Basics of quantum programming, recap on qubits, superposition, entanglement, basic gates
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Superdense encoding, measurement, quantum teleportation, quantum states and complex operators
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Overview on Quantum Technologies and Applications
Quantum Fundamentals Refresher
Week 2
Multiqubit Systems and Entanglement Verification
Dr. Stefan Seeger, IQM
March 30, 2026
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Introduction to IBM Qiskit
Dr. Richa Goel, IBM
April 1, 2026
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Creating and Visualizing Quantum Circuits
Dr. Janani Ananthanarayanan, IBM
April 3, 2026
Multiqubit systems, Bell & GHZ states, Entanglement Verification
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Introduction to Qiskit, Setting up the local environment (python, conda, jupyter notebooks, qiskit etc)
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Creating and visualizing simple circuits and interpreting results
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Your First Quantum Program
Week 3
Introduction to qBraid
Dr. Ricky Young, qBraid
April 6, 2026
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Quantum Simulators and Noise Modeling
Dr. Harshit Gupta, qBraid
April 8, 2026
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Hardware Execution on qBraid
Dr. Ricky Young, qBraid
April 10, 2026
How to use qBraid platform, Setting up quantum programing environment
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Basics on quantum simulators, Statevector and Shot-based simulators, Aer noise models, Quantifying noise impact on Bell states
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Hardware Execution on qBraid
Real Quantum Hardware & Noise
Week 4
Dr. Jeremiah Wright, WISER
April 13, 2026
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Dr. Erica Sturm, WISER
April 15, 2026
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Dr. Pascal Halffmann, Fraunhofer ITWM
April 17, 2026
Quantum Fourier Transform, Phase Estimation
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Grover's Algorithm
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Industry Use-case Demonstration
Understanding Basic Quantum Algorithms
Week 5
Variational Quantum Algorithms and Parameterized Circuits
Dr. Pascal Halffmann, Fraunhofer ITWM
April 20, 2026
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Advanced Variational Quantum Algorithms
Dr. Bharadwaj Mummaneni, Fraunhofer IAO
April 22, 2026
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Dr. Bharadwaj Mummaneni, Fraunhofer IAO
April 24, 2026
Variational Quantum Algorithms and Parameterized Circuits
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Ansatze, Cost functions, Optimizers, Gradient-free and gradient-based methods
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Industry Use-case Demonstration
Introduction to Variational Quantum Algorithms
Week 6
Introduction to Pennylane
Catalina Albornoz, Xanadu
April 27, 2026
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Quantum Approximate Optimization Algorithm
Catalina Albornoz, Xanadu
April 29, 2026
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From Theory to Practice: Coding Optimization Problems in PennyLane
Catalina Albornoz, Xanadu
May 1, 2026
How to use Xanadu/Pennylane platform, set up quantum programming environment, Creating and visualizing simple circuits and interpreting results
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Introduction and Basics of QAOA
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Demonstration of QAOA use-case on Xanadu/Pennylane
