Finding a hardware path to quantum computing for life sciences

The Novo Nordisk Foundation Quantum Computing Programme (NQCP) and Quantum Foundry Copenhagen (QFC) are on a mission to develop utility scale quantum computing for life sciences. Through the NQCP pathfinder framework, various interdisciplinary teams collaborate closely on mission-driven and data-centric pilot lines, spanning from the overarching algorithmic targets to circuit optimization down the intricate details of hardware metrics and enabling technologies. This presentation will give examples of different ambitious pilot lines and evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of different hardware platforms.