# Planning: DCL EPSCOR: CISE Large: Application-aware Co-Design of Quantum-Classical Algorithms for High-Performance and Quantum Computing Systems

> **NSF 01002526DB NSF RESEARCH & RELATED ACTIVIT** · University of Delaware (DE) · $197,458

## Abstract

Quantum computing is advancing rapidly, but even with future improvements in hardware and noise reduction, quantum devices alone will not be able to solve many large-scale real-world problems due to fundamental limitations in the number of logical qubits. To address this, it is essential to develop hybrid quantum-classical systems that combine quantum computing with high-performance computing (HPC). This project is focused on the application-aware co-design of hybrid algorithms to enable practical quantum advantage in optimization and machine learning tasks. These tasks are common in domains such as logistics, medical signal analysis, and materials science, all of which require real-time and large-scale processing. A large project is necessary to integrate expertise across quantum algorithms, high-performance computing systems, and domain-specific applications. This planning grant represents a critical step in building the collaborative infrastructure and technical foundation necessary for a successful large-scale NSF proposal in this emerging interdisciplinary area.

This planning grant will support the conceptualization and design of new quantum-classical algorithmic pipelines specifically tailored for optimization and machine learning models. It will catalyze new collaborations among EPSCoR researchers and industry partners through joint research activities and a series of workshops. The team will evaluate the scalability and feasibility of variational quantum algorithms

## Key facts

- **NSF award ID:** 2444042
- **Awardee organization:** University of Delaware (DE)
- **SAM.gov UEI:** T72NHKM259N3
- **PI:** Ilya Safro
- **Primary program:** 01002526DB NSF RESEARCH & RELATED ACTIVIT
- **All programs:** LARGE PROJECT, EXP PROG TO STIM COMP RES
- **Estimated total:** $197,458
- **Funds obligated:** $197,458
- **Transaction type:** Standard Grant
- **Period:** 08/15/2025 → 07/31/2027

## Primary source

NSF Award Search: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=2444042

## Citation

> US National Science Foundation, Award 2444042, Planning: DCL EPSCOR: CISE Large: Application-aware Co-Design of Quantum-Classical Algorithms for High-Performance and Quantum Computing Systems. Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-06-08 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nsf/2444042. Licensed CC0.

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