Identification of quantum paradigms and research plan. Review the OpenCog Hyperon framework and perform a literature exploration of quantum paradigms and hardware architectures: trapped-ion and superconducting photonic and topological systems. It includes analyses of their theoretical suitability for AGI tasks such as probabilistic inference large-scale pattern recognition and symbolic knowledge manipulation. Timeline: 45 days.

Submission of a comprehensive research plan outlining quantum paradigms investigation simulation strategies and potential impact and criteria for evaluating trapped-ion superconducting photonic topological systems performance in AGI-relevant contexts.

$12,120 USD

Completion of a detailed research plan outlining the quantum paradigms to be investigated, simulation strategies, and overall evaluation criteria of quantum suitability to AGI.

Demonstration of substantial research progress. Report progress in the technical and experimental review phase focusing on the following quantum computing paradigms: trapped-ion and superconducting systems. This phase will involve early-stage simulation and theoretical modeling to assess how entanglement gate fidelity and error correction mechanisms may be leveraged to support AGI components particularly Probabilistic Logic Networks (PLN) Economic Attention Allocation (ECAN) and Dynamic Attention Systems (DAS). Timeline: 45 days.

Submission of preliminary simulation investigation findings and technical documentation showing how quantum simulations can model or enhance fundamental AGI subsystems. Deliverables will include initial simulation codes potential benchmarking data and theoretical integration strategies with the selected quantum architectures.

$12,120 USD

A report on preliminary quantum computing simulation efforts and a review of theoretical foundations of entanglement, superposition, error correction, and quantum gates, illustrating how these selected features potentially support AGI components such as PLN, ECAN, and DAS.

Continued demonstration of deeper research progress. This phase will focus on expanding quantum computing literature and modeling analysis to photonic and topological systems refining prior simulation models and conducting a more detailed evaluation of hybrid quantum-classical approaches and their contribution to AGI processes. Timeline: 45 days.

Submission of project findings report including updated technical documentation expanded simulation data and refined evaluations of quantum-classical integration strategies with the selected quantum architectures. Deliverables will also address the performance stability and scalability of quantum-classical hybrid models in AGI-relevant contexts laying the groundwork for final recommendations and feasibility findings.

$12,120 USD

Production of refined models and simulation results that expand on prior findings, including an exploratory attempt to implement and analyze at least one hybrid quantum-classical method applied to AGI-relevant reasoning, learning, and/or memory tasks.

Final stages of research progress. Finalize the research with a comprehensive comparative evaluation of the quantum computing paradigms explored and an outreach event. This phase will focus on synthesizing findings into a complete feasibility analysis identifying potential performance advantages over classical methods and developing strategic recommendations for future AGI research leveraging quantum systems distinguishing between attainable capabilities and speculative claims. Timeline: 45 days.

Final technical report presenting detailed theoretical analysis of each paradigm’s performance and simulation data in AGI-relevant contexts. The deliverables will include: (1) a conclusive framework report for assessing the applicability of quantum computing to AGI systems (2) an open-access symposium event titled: "Open Quantum Intelligence" to present results to researchers practitioners and the broader AGI and quantum computing communities and (3) the identification of potential high-impact journals for publication of the results.

$12,120 USD

Delivery of a Final report with the "Open Quantum Intelligence" symposium event, and the deliberation of potential publication in a high-impact journal, clearly articulating the feasibility and future potential of quantum computing in AGI development.