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CETQAP
The Centre of Excellence for Technology, Quantum and AI Pakistan
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Building quantum computing, AI and advanced technology through research, software, hardware design, education and innovation.
CETQAP is a private research and technology centre founded in 2023 and focused on quantum computing, artificial intelligence and advanced technologies. Our work spans quantum software, quantum hardware design, scientific research, education, training and technology development.
From PKTron quantum software to the QQ1 superconducting processor design, CETQAP is building Pakistan’s capabilities in emerging technologies and connecting Pakistani researchers, students and engineers with the global quantum ecosystem.

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PKTron is CETQAP’s quantum computing software platform for simulation, quantum algorithms, quantum machine learning, chemistry, cryptography, error correction, error mitigation, noise modelling and research. Current public release: PKTron v13.0.0.
Explore PKTron QQ1QQ1 (Quaid Quantum 1) is CETQAP’s 400-transmon superconducting quantum processor design. The current achievement is the completed processor design and GDS-II layout. The next stages are fabrication, characterization and experimental validation.
Explore QQ1 RESEARCHCETQAP conducts research across quantum computing, quantum algorithms, quantum simulation, quantum machine learning, quantum noise, error mitigation, quantum hardware and related advanced technologies.
View Research EDUCATIONCETQAP develops the next generation of quantum researchers, engineers and technology professionals through education, training, internships, community programs and research opportunities.
Explore Programs CETQAPCETQAP is building Pakistan’s private quantum technology ecosystem through research, software development, hardware design, education and international engagement.
About usQQ1
QQ1 (Quaid Quantum 1) is CETQAP's 400-transmon superconducting quantum processor design.
QQ1 (Quaid Quantum 1) represents CETQAP's long-term quantum hardware initiative. The current milestone is the completion of a 400-transmon superconducting processor design and its GDS-II layout. The project now moves toward fabrication, characterization, benchmarking and experimental validation. QQ1 is intended to provide a foundation for future quantum computing research, education and applications in Pakistan.


QQ1 is a 400-qubit superconducting processor design developed by CETQAP.

PKTron v13.0.0 — the current public release. A Python-based quantum computing framework developed and maintained by CETQAP, providing tools for circuit simulation, algorithms, quantum machine learning, chemistry, cryptography, error correction, error mitigation, noise modelling and research.

BARQ is a quantum software initiative developed by CETQAP for quantum programming, simulation and research, supporting the development of Pakistan's emerging quantum computing ecosystem.
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