Seminar Quantum Computing for Life Sciences & Industry

Hochschule für Life Sciences

Discover how quantum computing can tackle tomorrow’s biggest challenges! Gain practical skills and essential insights, and connect with experts across industries. Whether you’re in the life sciences or any other sector, this seminar helps you unlock the transformative potential of quantum technology in your field.

Steckbrief

Abschluss: Confirmation of participation
Lernsetting: Präsenz
Nächster Start: 5.11.2026
Dauer: 3 Tage (5./6/7.11.26)
Unterrichtssprache(n): Englisch
Durchführungsort(e): FHNW Campus Muttenz, Hofackerstrasse 30, 4132 Muttenz
Preis: CHF 1 900

Auf einen Blick

Become a quantum-aware resource in your organisation.
Designed for non-experts, with a comprehensive curriculum and hands-on experience.
Explore breakthrough applications in drug discovery, climate change and digitalisation.
Understand the potential and risks of quantum technologies.
Get a strategic perspective on how quantum computing will tackle real-world problems in the near future.
Connect with interdisciplinary peers and leading experts from research and industry.

Ziele und Nutzen

Gain a solid introduction to quantum computing – with a focus on real-world relevance for research, industry and decision-making.

By the end of the seminar, you will be able to:

understand the fundamental principles of quantum computing
differentiate between quantum and classical paradigms and recognise their respective strengths
evaluate potential business applications and key technology requirements
identify engineering and technical challenges in developing and implementing quantum solutions
recognise scientific limitations and optimisation of quantum algorithms in fields such as chemistry
grasp the mathematical foundations of quantum states, operations and algorithms
effectively explain quantum computing concepts to non-experts, including medical professionals and decision-makers

Zielpublikum

The seminar is aimed at professionals and leaders in life sciences, finance, communications, electricity, transport & logistics and many other sectors, who are seeking to understand the business and technical implications of quantum computing. It’s designed for a diverse mix of backgrounds, including board members, investors, consultants, auditors and project managers, as well as those in technical roles.

The seminar is for non-experts with a basic understanding of algebra and/or programming (Python). These fundamentals will also be covered at the start to ensure everyone is up to speed.

Aufbau und Inhalte

This seminar is delivered as an intensive 3-day bootcamp on campus. It includes lectures, group exercises and insights from industry experts at leading companies.
You will explore foundational principles, experiment with real quantum code, and critically reflect on future potentials and limitations. The seminar fosters intuitive understanding while addressing pressing questions from business and science.
You will explore your own use case, tailored to your interests, through a comprehensive curriculum and hands-on experience.

Day 1: Introduction and basic computer science concepts. First elements of quantum physics and quantum information.

Day 2: Quantum computing hardware and software. More on quantum computing and quantum optimisation.

Day 3: Hybrid quantum-classical algorithms and quantum machine learning. Beyond quantum computing. Applications, ecosystems and ethical considerations.