From Code to Lab

From Software to Hardware

Our 30-month journey from algorithm research to building ASEAN's first neutral atom quantum computer in Hanoi.

Strategy: Crawl, Walk, Run

Year 1

Solo foundation

4-6 papers, code, relationships

Year 2

Build team

10-15 people, 15-20 papers

Year 3+

Build the Lab

ASEAN's first quantum computer

Phase 1

Foundation

Months 1-3

Establish research infrastructure and begin algorithm development

Key Deliverables

•Set up development environment and tools
•Join QWorld, PennyLane Discord; contribute helpfully
•Begin literature review across all three pillars (QML, QEC, Neutral Atoms)
•Define specific research questions and methodology
•Recruit initial collaborators and team members

Phase 2

QML & Neural Networks

Months 4-9

Quantum machine learning algorithm development and implementation

Key Deliverables

•Implement VQC and QNN prototypes on simulators
•Develop QCNN architecture for image classification (MNIST/CIFAR-10)
•Begin QGAN experiments for generative modeling
•Build comprehensive benchmarking framework
•Share draft papers with 3-5 postdocs for feedback

Paper Targets

→Paper 1: VQC/QCNN on MNIST/CIFAR-10Month 6
→Paper 2: Hardware-aware ansatz for neutral atomsMonth 6

Phase 3

Results & Papers

Months 9-15

Publish initial research findings and release open-source tools

Key Deliverables

•Submit 3-4 papers to arXiv (cumulative: 4-6 papers Year 1)
•Release identity-qml: open-source software tools
•Complete 150-page hardware documentation on neutral atoms
•Build 5-10 genuine researcher relationships globally
•Establish advisor relationships with experienced researchers

Paper Targets

→Paper 3: Neural decoders for surface codesMonth 10
→Paper 4: Erasure error analysis for neutral atomsMonth 10
→Paper 5: Neutral atom algorithm benchmarkingMonth 12
→Paper 6: Variational algorithms comparisonMonth 12

Phase 4

Presentation

Months 12-18

Share findings and build reputation in quantum community

Key Deliverables

•Conference presentations (QIP, APS, ICML, NeurIPS workshops)
•Grow team to 10-15 researchers and collaborators
•Establish partnerships with universities (US, EU, Asia)
•Secure initial resources for scaling ($50K-$150K seed range)
•Software tools with active external users

Paper Targets

→Cumulative: 15-20 papers by Month 24Ongoing

Phase 5

Strong Team

Months 15-21

Scale research output with larger team and mature infrastructure

Key Deliverables

•15-20 cumulative papers on arXiv (high-quality, reputable venues)
•Mature software with external users and contributors
•Active collaboration network across 3+ countries
•Sustainable operational model for team growth
•Complete hardware documentation for experimental transition

Paper Targets

→Paper: Advanced QEC protocols with neural decodersMonth 18
→Paper: Error-aware training methods for NISQMonth 20

Phase 6

Lab Establishment

Months 21-30

Build ASEAN's first quantum computer - transition from software to hardware

Key Deliverables

•Recruit AMO PhD experimentalist as co-founder
•Secure resources for hardware phase build-out
•Establish first neutral atom quantum lab in Hanoi
•Build first prototype: MOT and optical tweezer system
•Transition to full-fledged quantum computing startup

Paper Targets

→Paper: Hardware-aware algorithm portfolioMonth 30
→Technical Report: Lab setup and characterizationMonth 30

Important Note

This roadmap charts our path from research to reality. We adapt based on:

•Research results and publication success
•Team growth and resource availability
•External partnerships and collaborations
•Hardware landscape evolution

We move fast, learn constantly, and adapt as we grow. Our ultimate goal: building Vietnam's first quantum computer and putting ASEAN on the quantum map.

Year 3+: Build the Lab

ASEAN's First Quantum Computer

Transition from software research to hardware reality. Establish the first neutral atom quantum computing laboratory in Vietnam, with a clear path to a 30+ qubit system. This is not just a dream — it is the inevitable result of the work we start today.

From Code to Lab

From Software to Hardware

Our 30-month journey from algorithm research to building ASEAN's first neutral atom quantum computer in Hanoi.

Strategy: Crawl, Walk, Run

Year 1

Solo foundation

4-6 papers, code, relationships

Year 2

Build team

10-15 people, 15-20 papers

Year 3+

Build the Lab

ASEAN's first quantum computer

Phase 1

Foundation

Months 1-3

Establish research infrastructure and begin algorithm development

Key Deliverables

•Set up development environment and tools
•Join QWorld, PennyLane Discord; contribute helpfully
•Begin literature review across all three pillars (QML, QEC, Neutral Atoms)
•Define specific research questions and methodology
•Recruit initial collaborators and team members

Phase 2

QML & Neural Networks

Months 4-9

Quantum machine learning algorithm development and implementation

Key Deliverables

•Implement VQC and QNN prototypes on simulators
•Develop QCNN architecture for image classification (MNIST/CIFAR-10)
•Begin QGAN experiments for generative modeling
•Build comprehensive benchmarking framework
•Share draft papers with 3-5 postdocs for feedback

Paper Targets

→Paper 1: VQC/QCNN on MNIST/CIFAR-10Month 6
→Paper 2: Hardware-aware ansatz for neutral atomsMonth 6

Phase 3

Results & Papers

Months 9-15

Publish initial research findings and release open-source tools

Key Deliverables

•Submit 3-4 papers to arXiv (cumulative: 4-6 papers Year 1)
•Release identity-qml: open-source software tools
•Complete 150-page hardware documentation on neutral atoms
•Build 5-10 genuine researcher relationships globally
•Establish advisor relationships with experienced researchers

Paper Targets

→Paper 3: Neural decoders for surface codesMonth 10
→Paper 4: Erasure error analysis for neutral atomsMonth 10
→Paper 5: Neutral atom algorithm benchmarkingMonth 12
→Paper 6: Variational algorithms comparisonMonth 12

Phase 4

Presentation

Months 12-18

Share findings and build reputation in quantum community

Key Deliverables

•Conference presentations (QIP, APS, ICML, NeurIPS workshops)
•Grow team to 10-15 researchers and collaborators
•Establish partnerships with universities (US, EU, Asia)
•Secure initial resources for scaling ($50K-$150K seed range)
•Software tools with active external users

Paper Targets

→Cumulative: 15-20 papers by Month 24Ongoing

Phase 5

Strong Team

Months 15-21

Scale research output with larger team and mature infrastructure

Key Deliverables

•15-20 cumulative papers on arXiv (high-quality, reputable venues)
•Mature software with external users and contributors
•Active collaboration network across 3+ countries
•Sustainable operational model for team growth
•Complete hardware documentation for experimental transition

Paper Targets

→Paper: Advanced QEC protocols with neural decodersMonth 18
→Paper: Error-aware training methods for NISQMonth 20

Phase 6

Lab Establishment

Months 21-30

Build ASEAN's first quantum computer - transition from software to hardware

Key Deliverables

•Recruit AMO PhD experimentalist as co-founder
•Secure resources for hardware phase build-out
•Establish first neutral atom quantum lab in Hanoi
•Build first prototype: MOT and optical tweezer system
•Transition to full-fledged quantum computing startup

Paper Targets

→Paper: Hardware-aware algorithm portfolioMonth 30
→Technical Report: Lab setup and characterizationMonth 30

Important Note

This roadmap charts our path from research to reality. We adapt based on:

•Research results and publication success
•Team growth and resource availability
•External partnerships and collaborations
•Hardware landscape evolution

We move fast, learn constantly, and adapt as we grow. Our ultimate goal: building Vietnam's first quantum computer and putting ASEAN on the quantum map.

Year 3+: Build the Lab

ASEAN's First Quantum Computer