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USC, tech partners launch Philippines’ first Quantum-AI Nexus Innovation Hub

Posted on February 24, 2026 by universityofsancarlos

The University of San Carlos (USC) and a consortium of global technology leaders soft-launched the nation’s first Quantum-AI Nexus Innovation Hub (QANIX Hub) on February 19, 2026, at the USC Talamban Campus.

USC Board of Trustees members, administrators, government and industry partners during the QANIX hub launch.

The initiative, hosted at the university’s Learning Resource Center (LRC), marks a strategic partnership between USC and firms including FPT Software, Full Scale, KYOCERA, EY, Rococo, Skan•Log, Lexmark, and Accenture.

The hub aims to bridge the gap between theoretical science and industrial application. 

Vice President for Academic Affairs Fr. Jesuraj Anthoniappen, SVD, Ph.D., who is also a faculty member of the USC Department of Physics, said the QANIX Hub aims to build capacity by equipping learners with knowledge in quantum information science and artificial intelligence. The facility will serve as a foundation for advancing ethical research and fostering collaboration between the academe and government.

The school’s new facility provides students and faculty with access to quantum computing systems, which process data at speeds vastly superior to traditional computers. USC plans to use these systems to support research and explore new applications in science, engineering, and data analysis. The hub also has three high-performance computers obtained through a grant from the Department of Science and Technology.

USC officials and government and industry partners pose after the ceremonial unboxing of the two quantum computers.

USC Vice President for Administration Atty. Joan Largo, Ll.M., said the initiative reflects the University’s commitment to offering transformative programs. Atty. Largo expressed that USC aims to go beyond preparing students for employment by building strong partnerships that integrate industry directly into the institution.

The successful launch was spearheaded by the USC’s Department of Computer, Information Sciences, and Mathematics (DCISM) and Department of Physics. Led by their respective Chairs Angie Ceniza-Canillo, Ph.D. and Renante Violanda, Ph.D., both departments were instrumental in the coordination and execution of the initiative’s first phase.

DOST RO7 Regional Director Dr. Tristan L. Abando underscored the significance of the QANIX hub in achieving DOST’s Horizon 3.

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Region VII Regional Director Tristan L. Abando, Ph.D., defined Quantum AI as the convergence of quantum computing and artificial intelligence. This technology combines quantum processing power with AI-driven analysis to solve complex problems more efficiently than standard systems.

Dr. Abando said the hub aligns with the DOST Three-Horizon STI Economic Strategy. The Three-Horizons strategy charts the path for (Horizon 1) driving Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) efficiency; (Horizon 2) building a Filipino knowledge economy; and (Horizon 3) Developing industries of the future in AI, biotech, renewable energy, and climate resilience.

Dr. Abando noted that QANIX Hub specifically supports “Horizon 3,” which focuses on building national capabilities in the industries of the future. Dr. Abando reaffirmed DOST’s commitment to support policy development and future collaborative projects as the initiative progresses.

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