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Geneva Science and Diplomacy Anticipator

The Geneva Science and Diplomacy Anticipator (GESDA) is a Swiss foundation founded on February 20, 2019 by the Federal Government of Switzerland, the Republic and Canton of Geneva, and the City of Geneva, beginning operations in January 2020. GESDA mobilizes scientists, diplomats, private sector, philanthropy, and citizens to use science anticipation for global action. The foundation operates through four community forums chaired by prominent leaders: Academic Forum (Michael Hengartner), Diplomacy Forum (Enrico Letta), Impact Forum (Patrick Aebischer), and Citizen Forum (Henrietta Fore). GESDA’s initiatives include the GESDA Science Breakthrough Radar mapping transformative science and technology futures, Geneva Science and Diplomacy Anticipation Summit (annual), Anticipation Gateway Initiative, Geneva Public Portal to Anticipation, Global Curriculum for Anticipatory Leadership, and Anticipation Observatory. In quantum computing, GESDA incubated and designed the Open Quantum Institute (hosted by CERN), hosts the Quantum Diplomacy Symposium, partners as presenting sponsor of the XPRIZE Quantum Applications competition with Google Quantum AI, and developed the Quantum Diplomacy Game for training future leaders. GESDA seeks to democratize quantum technologies rather than allow concentration in hands of few nations or businesses, emphasizing multilateral governance and inclusive access to quantum computing for sustainable development goals.

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Open Quantum Institute

The Open Quantum Institute (OQI) is a multilateral governance initiative launched in March 2024 that promotes global and inclusive access to quantum computing and develops applications for the benefit of humanity. Hosted by CERN during its 2024-2026 pilot phase and incubated by GESDA (Geneva Science and Diplomacy Anticipator), OQI operates as a novel science diplomacy instrument bringing together research institutions, diplomacy, private sector, and philanthropy stakeholders. The institute operates around four core pillars: Accelerating Applications for Humanity (developing quantum use cases aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals), Access for All (providing global equitable cloud-based access to quantum computers and simulators), Advancing Capacity Building (creating educational resources enabling worldwide participation in quantum development), and Activating Multilateral Governance (establishing neutral forum for shaping quantum computing governance). Supported by UBS and partnering with Google, IBM, QWorld, and academic institutions worldwide, OQI emphasizes inclusivity across all nations, open science practices, societal impact focus, independence from agendas, and international collaboration. The African Quantum Consortium is a member organization of OQI, demonstrating the institute’s commitment to global quantum ecosystem development.