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“It’s not an academic lab nor a theoretical exercise, but a partner
that helps companies understand, with method, rigor, and no leaps
in the dark, whether quantum computing can generate a mea…
“It’s not an academic lab nor a theoretical exercise, but a partner that helps companies understand, with method, rigor, and no leaps in the dark, whether quantum computing can generate a measurable competitive advantage. We want quantum computing to be born, to grow, and to generate jobs here in Naples, not just elsewhere. That’s why Napoli Quantum Bay (NQB) was created: to bring quantum algorithms into the real problems of companies.” This is how Giuseppe Serpico, CEO of Napoli Quantum Bay, a spin-off from the “Ettore Pancini” Physics Department of Federico II, introduces the project. Serpico is a 30-year-old researcher from Scisciano (NA) who enthusiastically shares the project and the experiences of the four founding partners, all coming from the Quantum Computing Laboratory at Federico II. The studies “We all have degrees in physics, some of us with experiences abroad—myself in Germany, Domenico Montemurro across Europe—with strong scientific expertise combined with an industrial vision. Now we need to complete our managerial skills at the Stecca incubator.” The founding team contributed to the development of the first Italian superconducting quantum computer. Serpico holds a postdoc in quantum materials and superconducting circuits, having worked on qubits based on twisted cuprate heterostructures and low-noise devices with the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Physics of Solids and the Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Material Research in Dresden. Davide Massarotti, 41, CSO from Naples and Associate Professor of Experimental Physics, contributed to the development of the first Italian superconducting quantum computer and the creation of QC1 and QC2 labs at the Physics Department. He leads PNRR and Horizon Europe projects on qubit scalability and the integration of hybrid superconducting devices. Domenico Montemurro, Head of Cleanroom & Fabrication, 44, from Pontecagnano Faiano (Sa), is a researcher in experimental condensed matter physics, with expertise in nanofabrication and hybrid devices developed at the NEST Laboratory of Scuola Normale Superiore in Pisa and the cleanroom of Chalmers University of Technology. He is responsible for Federico II’s cleanroom. Finally, Halima Giovanna Ahmad, Head of Algorithms & Testing, 33, from Naples, is a researcher specializing in ferromagnetic Josephson junctions and hybrid qubits, coordinates the Quantum Computing Napoli (QCN) laboratory and QC1 center activities. Knowledge So, expertise in both physics and computer science? “Also electronics, if we want to produce chips, and chemistry too. Federico II has inaugurated the ‘clean-room,’ which shows how clean processors must be and how little contamination is allowed.” Are these quantum processors large? Giuseppe smiles: “Actually, they are large, but the chips are just a few millimeters; everything else is there to cool and control them.” He continues: “NQB follows in the footsteps of Antonio Barone, one of the fathers of superconductivity, and his student Francesco Tafuri, today an advisor and reference professor for the team. The goal is to build a quantum ecosystem in Naples that doesn’t remain confined to the university but becomes a real job opportunity for young researchers who want to stay in Naples.” How do you address company problems? Giuseppe is proud: “We realize we are ahead of the market; we mainly target the R&D areas of large companies to assess their production processes. Today, these are based on algorithms.” Are algorithms mathematical indicators? Giuseppe is quick: “Exactly. They are pure mathematics and programming. We understand the language of classical mathematics and then embed quantum mechanics so that these problems can run on a quantum computer and benefit from quantum mechanics—that is, they become faster and more efficient.” The benefits? “They’re in the final quality of the algorithm. For example, we worked with transport companies: in that case, using the algorithm meant saving on transport costs.” The analysis How does it work? “It’s an independent and rigorous analysis of the algorithms already used by the client. We estimate how many qubits are needed, what costs and timelines are realistic, and what probability of success the use case has. The result is a clear feasibility report, usable directly by management.” So, is the complexity of a company just one algorithm? Giuseppe smiles again: “A company is complex; we haven’t developed just one algorithm. This is a new field—quantum computers are a bit like the first computers, whose uses were unknown. Quantum technology works but is not yet complete. It will still take years to reach a full quantum system, but it’s a frontier sector. At some point, classical computers are no longer enough: that’s where quantum computing starts to have a concrete, not just theoretical, impact.” The return Why did you return to Campania? He answers quickly and calmly: “For two reasons: first, I wanted to build something of my own from an entrepreneurial perspective; second, and not least, for love. I wanted to combine the two.” Do you already have contacts with companies? “The results are encouraging. In academia, with Intesa Sanpaolo, on credit risk analysis through quantum circuits, and with Leonardo. We are also closing contracts with companies independently.” What is your goal? Giuseppe is quick: “To find clients who want to use quantum applications to gain advantages. We want to be the bridge bringing Federico II’s research into companies, and young researchers into real jobs, here in Naples.” Would you have more success in the North? Giuseppe concludes: “Northern companies are more inclined to use these applications; we already have contacts. But we are optimistic that we can also apply it in Campania.”
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