Quantum Signals Wins Quantum Pack Initiative Award for QITS Project

We are thrilled to announce that Quantum Signals has been recognized as an award winner for the Quantum Pack Initiative of 2024 for our groundbreaking project: QITS – Quantum Intelligent Trading Signals. This achievement highlights our commitment to pushing the boundaries of AI and quantum computing in the world of finance.

A Collaboration Driving the Future of Trading

The QITS project is a strategic partnership between Quantum Signals and Societe Generale, focused on revolutionizing Limit Order Book (LOB) trading, a fundamental component of capital markets. Understanding and effectively modeling financial market microstructure through LOBs is a long-standing challenge in finance. Today, traders rely heavily on legacy algorithmic trading tools, a global market valued at approximately $22 billion, with around 70% of all equity trades executed by algorithms. While AI-based solutions are emerging, widespread adoption remains limited.

With QITS, we aim to change that.

The QITS Roadmap: Classical AI to Quantum Intelligence

Our project is structured into three transformative phases:

Phase 1: Building State-of-the-Art AI for Trading

Initially, we will develop cutting-edge classical AI solutions to define the new state of the art for AI-driven trading strategies. This foundational work ensures we maximize the potential of existing AI methods.

Phase 2: Quantum-Inspired Enhancements

We will introduce quantum-inspired techniques to enhance our AI models, bridging the gap between classical machine learning and the capabilities of quantum computing.

Phase 3: Quantum Resource Analysis & Hardware Simulations

The final phase will focus on designing and evaluating quantum-native solutions:

• Incorporating quantum neural layers into our models.
• Determining the required quantum circuit size and number of qubits for competitive performance.
• Conducting simulations on quantum hardware to validate our approach.
• Establishing a roadmap for bringing quantum trading solutions to production.

Meet the Partners

Quantum Signals (QS)

Quantum Signals is a French startup founded in 2024, headquartered in Paris, France. We are building Next Generation AI for Trading. Our team has extensive experience collaborating with leading financial institutions like Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan Chase, and Itau Unibanco. With a strong background in both quantum computing and AI research, we are at the forefront of innovation in financial technology.

Societe Generale

As a top-tier European bank, Societe Generale brings world-class expertise in securities trading, investment strategy design, and market insights. The bank will provide essential guidance on how QITS' advanced LOB trading capabilities can be effectively applied in real-world financial markets. By improving LOB trading, Societe Generale aims to enhance market predictions, risk management, and investment strategies, ultimately strengthening its competitive edge.

Backed by France’s National Quantum Plan

The Quantum Pack Initiative is part of France’s National Quantum Plan (PNG), announced by President Emmanuel Macron on January 21, 2021. This initiative supports projects that focus on practical applications of quantum computing, aiming to accelerate real-world impact. Funded by the Ile-de-France region, the initiative recognizes state-of-the-art research that advances quantum technology beyond theory and into actionable solutions.

Looking Ahead

Winning this award is just the beginning. The QITS project is set to redefine the intersection of AI, quantum computing, and finance, unlocking new opportunities in algorithmic trading and beyond. We look forward to collaborating with our partners and the broader quantum community as we bring Quantum Intelligence to trading.

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