At the cusp of the Second Quantum Revolution, the University of San Carlos (USC) has taken a bold and decisive step toward shaping the future of science and technology in the Philippines.

With the acquisition of two SPINQ Gemini Mini quantum computers—the world’s first portable, NMR-based quantum computing systems, USC becomes the first university in the country to provide hands-on access to quantum computing in both classroom instruction and laboratory research.

The quantum computers, developed by SpinQ Technology Co. Ltd., are already in use at institutions such as the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and the University of Western Australia.

Led by the Department of Physics and the Department of Computer and Information Sciences and Mathematics (DCISM), this pioneering initiative underscores USC’s strong commitment to advancing quantum information science (QIS) at a critical moment when classical computing is approaching its physical limits.

Emerging from the convergence of two of the greatest intellectual achievements of the 20th century namely, quantum mechanics and information science, QIS empowers students and researchers to explore transformative frontiers such as quantum algorithms, quantum sensing, and quantum artificial intelligence that are poised to outperform conventional systems and reshape entire industries.

Anchoring this vision is USC’s forthcoming Quantum-AI Nexus Innovation Hub (QANIX), a pioneering platform where quantum science and artificial intelligence converge to cultivate quantum-ready professionals and accelerate the development of quantum technologies and algorithms.

Through this strategic investment, USC is positioning itself as a regional leader in transformative research and next-generation intelligent systems.