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Explore theoretical quantum computing models

Evaluating quantum computing architectures for AGI

Type SingularityNET RFP
Total RFP Funding $100,000 USD
Proposals 2
Awarded Projects n/a

Overview

Est. Complexity
💪 50/ 100
Est. Execution Time
⏱️ 6 Months
Proposal Winners
🏆 Multiple
Funding Range
$20,000 - $100,000 USD

Short summary

This RFP seeks a technical and experimental assessment of quantum computing architectures in AGI applications. Proposals should explore the practicality and limitations of various quantum approaches — including trapped-ion, superconducting, photonic, and topological quantum computing — in handling probabilistic reasoning, parallel processing, and large-scale knowledge representation. The research could include quantum-classical hybrid simulations and feasibility studies for applying quantum advancements to AGI workloads. Bids are expected to range from $20,000 - $100,000.

Main purpose

To conduct a comprehensive literature review on quantum computing technologies, evaluating their realistic potential to enhance AGI development within the OpenCog Hyperon framework. The goal is to identify practical applications while distinguishing between genuine capabilities and speculative hype, guiding future research directions.

Long description

Context and Background

The SingularityNET Foundation, in collaboration with the OpenCog Foundation and TrueAGI, is advancing scalable AGI development through the OpenCog Hyperon framework. As AGI systems evolve, quantum computing is frequently cited as a potential accelerator for AGI tasks. However, the distinction between the real capabilities of quantum computing and the speculative hype around its potential remains unclear. The SingularityNET Foundation is fostering the next generation of AGI technologies. Quantum computing is frequently suggested as a disruptive force in computation, but its true applicability to AGI remains uncertain.

R&D Summary

Analyze quantum computing paradigms including — trapped-ion, superconducting, photonic, and topological quantum computing — and their potential impact on AGI workloads and designs.
Explore multi-qubit interactions, entanglement stability, and error correction techniques to assess viability for AGI-related computations.
Develop quantum-classical hybrid simulations to evaluate quantum computing’s role in probabilistic inference and large-scale pattern recognition.
Assess practical constraints such as decoherence, scalability, and quantum gate fidelities in the context of AGI reasoning and optimization tasks.

Expected Outcomes

A comparative evaluation of different quantum computing architectures based on key performance metrics including coherence length, entanglement robustness, and computational throughput.
Mathematical modeling of qubit state superpositions and quantum inference mechanisms for AGI-like reasoning.
A feasibility assessment of quantum-enhanced probabilistic computing, with a focus on algorithms such as Quantum Walks, QAOA, and VQE.

Background & experience

A significant part of reviewing proposals goes into evaluating the ability of a team to execute the work. Please answer in as much detail as possible about related experience and accolades, and provide links to anything we can read such as published work, github, etc.

Functional Requirements

Literature review: A thorough assessment of quantum computing's strengths and limitations in relation to AGI.
Technical analysis: Simulation-based validation of quantum architectures for AGI-relevant computational processes.
Experimental feasibility: Demonstration of quantum computing’s impact on AGI-related tasks through hybrid quantum-classical experiments.

Non-functional Requirements

Credibility and rigor: Research must be based on peer-reviewed sources and experimental data.
Comparative analysis: A clear evaluation of how quantum computing compares against classical alternatives in AGI contexts.
Scalability: Assessment of anticipated future quantum hardware advancements and their potential roles in AGI.
Cost-benefit evaluation: Analysis of the economic feasibility of quantum computing in AGI development.

Team requirements

Proposers should demonstrate prior experience in quantum computing research or AGI-related fields.
The research should include both theoretical analysis and simulation-based experimentation to support findings.

Main evaluation criteria

Alignment with requirements and objective

Does the proposal meet the requirements and advances the objectives of the RFP

Pre-existing R&D

Has the team previously done similar or related research or development work in other platforms / languages / contexts?

Team competence

Does the team have relevant skills?

Cost

Does the proposal offer good value for money?

Timeline

Does the proposal include a set of clearly defined milestones?
We highly recommend submitting proposals with project milestones along the lines of the following:
- Milestone 1: Identification of quantum paradigms and research plan Deliverables: Submission of a comprehensive research plan outlining the quantum paradigms and hardware architectures to be explored (e.g., trapped-ion, superconducting, photonic, topological systems). This should include analyses of their theoretical suitability for AGI tasks such as probabilistic inference, large-scale pattern recognition, and symbolic knowledge manipulation. Proposal of a detailed project plan including simulation strategies and criteria for evaluating each paradigm’s performance in AGI-relevant contexts. 25% of grant
- Milestone 2: Demonstration of substantial research progress Deliverables: Evidence of substantial progress in the technical and experimental review phase, including theoretical modeling or early-stage simulation of selected quantum approaches. This should demonstrate how specific quantum features — such as entanglement, gate fidelity, or error correction — may support AGI components like PLN, ECAN, or DAS. 25% of grant
- Milestone 3: Continued demonstration of deeper research progress Deliverables: Continued demonstration of research with expanded and refined analysis of the selected quantum paradigms. Deliverables should include updated documentation incorporating mid-project findings, and deeper evaluation of quantum-classical hybrid methods and their potential contributions to AGI reasoning, memory, or learning tasks. 25% of grant
- Milestone 4: Final stages of research progress Deliverables: Completion of research with a detailed comparative evaluation of the assessed quantum computing paradigms. This should include feasibility analysis, potential performance gains over classical methods, and strategic recommendations for future AGI research using quantum systems. Present detailed analysis of simulation strategies for each paradigm’s performance in AGI-relevant contexts. Clear distinctions should be made between realistic capabilities and speculative claims. 25% of grant

Other resources

Hyperon and related AI-platforms are quickly evolving! This is a bit of a moving target, but the internal SingularityNET team will be available for help and expert advice, where needed. Also included:

SingularityNET technology links
Educational materials and resources for learning MeTTa
SingularityNET holds MeTTa study group calls every other week. Proposers are welcome to attend for support from our researchers and community.
Recurring Hyperon study group calls for community are currently being planned. These will cover MOSES, ECAN, PLN, and other key components of the OpenCog and PRIMUS Hyperon cognitive architectures.
Access to the SingularityNET World Mattermost server, with a dedicated channel for discussion and support among the RFP-winning teams and SingularityNET resources.

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2 proposals

Ahmad Nuru Adam Universe

Type SingularityNET RFP
Funding Request n/a
RFP Guidelines Explore theoretical quantum computing models

ahmad nuru adam

Apr. 20, 2025

Quantum Lightning

Type SingularityNET RFP
Funding Request n/a
RFP Guidelines Explore theoretical quantum computing models

Leandro França de Mello

Apr. 15, 2025

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