Quantum Impact for Business and Society
Bridging quantum science and business decision-making.
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The EDHEC Quantum Institute is the first quantum institute hosted by a business school.
Founded in 2026 by Professor Lionel Martellini at EDHEC Business School in Nice, France, it works across research, education, business engagement and public outreach to help business leaders understand and prepare for the impact of quantum technologies.
Why Quantum Matters for Decision-Makers
Quantum technologies are advancing from research environments towards practical applications, with potential implications for computing, simulation, sensing, communications and cybersecurity. Their maturity and relevance vary considerably across use cases, making it essential for decision-makers to distinguish credible progress from speculation.
Some implications are already tangible. In 2024, the US National Institute of Standards and Technology finalised its first three post-quantum cryptography standards, giving organizations a concrete basis for preparing the transition from cryptographic methods that may become vulnerable to future quantum attacks.
Beyond cybersecurity, organizations need clear, evidence-based frameworks to assess emerging opportunities, manage uncertainty and determine when action is warranted. Bridging the gap between scientific progress and informed decision-making lies at the heart of the EDHEC Quantum Institute’s mission.
What the Institute Does
The Institute's work spans four connected activities.
Research Programs
The Institute runs three research initiatives: two sector verticals and one transversal foundation.
Quantum Technologies for Finance and Insurance →
Where quantum methods can create value in portfolio construction, risk simulation and pricing, and where they cannot yet deliver practical advantages over classical approaches.
Quantum Technologies for Information and Communication →
A joint EDHEC-EURECOM laboratory on post-quantum security, quantum key distribution and the performance of communication networks.
Foundations of Quantum Mechanics →
A more intuitive reading of quantum theory, to make it intelligible to the decision-makers and policymakers who will have to act on it.
Featured Publications
Research notes, articles and position pieces from the Institute. See all publications
When Does a Spin Flip? Arrival Time Distributions and Information Propagation in Discrete Quantum Systems
Lionel Martellini | Entropy, 28, 315 (special issue on Time in Quantum Mechanics).
We analyze three distinct approaches to time of arrival (TOA) distributions for discrete quantum systems using a spin- particle in a constant magnetic field as a paradigmatic example.
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A WORD FROM OUR FOUNDING DIRECTOR
Our pedagogical manifesto
At EDHEC, we hold a simple conviction: quantum is a public good, a subject far too important to remain confined to a small circle of insiders. It is no longer merely a topic of discussion among physicists or engineers; it is a new industrial revolution that will transform every industry.
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