Nurturing a Quantum Open-Source Ecosystem

Explore the growth of an open-source ecosystem in quantum technology through this conference talk at JuliaCon 2024. Gain insights into Unitary Fund's activities, including microgrants, community initiatives, and research efforts. Learn about the 89+ microgrants awarded, with a focus on Julia projects, and discover the vibrant community activities such as Discord server events, journal clubs, and the Quantum Open Source Survey. Delve into the organization's research endeavors, including error mitigation through the Mitiq project and quantum computer metrics benchmarking via Metriq.info. Understand how these initiatives contribute to nurturing a thriving quantum open-source ecosystem and their impact on the Julia programming language community.