// SERVICE SPECIFICATION 07
Quantum Applications (Experimental)
Exploratory quantum computing advisory for enterprise use cases: algorithm simulation with IBM Qiskit and PennyLane, variational circuits, quantum machine learning, and post-quantum cryptography readiness.
1. Service Overview & Scope
- Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) Readiness: Advising on migration roadmaps aligned with the NIST PQC standards (FIPS 203, 204 and 205).
- Quantum Threat Assessment: Reviewing "harvest now, decrypt later" exposure for long-lived data, TLS, VPN and SSH keys, and stored encrypted records.
- Variational Algorithms: Exploring VQE and QAOA for optimization and simulation problems drawn from your domain.
- Quantum Machine Learning: Prototyping hybrid classical-quantum models with PennyLane and comparing them against classical baselines.
- Executive Briefing: Plain assessments of what quantum hardware can and cannot do today, with realistic timelines.
2. Standard Architecture & Tools
- Quantum SDKs & Simulators: IBM Qiskit (Aer simulator and Primitives) and PennyLane.
- Programming Environment: Python with NumPy and SciPy, with pytest for verifying every circuit and result.
- Post-Quantum Algorithms: ML-KEM (Kyber), ML-DSA (Dilithium) and SLH-DSA (SPHINCS+), covered at the planning and advisory level.
- Research Sources: Primary arXiv papers, NIST publications and vendor hardware specifications.
3. Deliverable Examples & 4-Week Schedule
- Cryptographic Inventory: Catalog of the public-key cryptography in your systems that a large quantum computer running Shor's algorithm could break, ranked by how long the protected data must stay secret.
- PQC Migration Roadmap: Phased plan for moving to hybrid classical and post-quantum schemes, for your security and engineering teams to implement.
- Proof-of-Concept Circuit Codebase: Tested Python repository with Qiskit or PennyLane circuits for a chosen problem, run on simulators.
- Executive Quantum Strategy Paper: Board-level report on timelines, risks and where to focus attention.
| Timeline | Focus & Architecture | Core Deliverables & Artifacts | Verification & Sign-off Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Cryptographic Inventory & Quantum Threat Assessment | Catalog of public-key assets (RSA, ECC), "harvest now, decrypt later" risk assessment for long-lived data, TLS/VPN/SSH key exposure audit, and priority ranking | Security team approval of cryptographic inventory, vulnerable key mapping, and data secrecy horizon classification |
| Week 2 | NIST Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) Migration Roadmap | Phased PQC migration roadmap aligned with NIST standards (FIPS 203 ML-KEM, FIPS 204 ML-DSA, FIPS 205 SLH-DSA), hybrid classical-quantum scheme recommendations, and engineering transition plan | Security and architectural sign-off on NIST-aligned hybrid migration path and cryptographic agility standards |
| Week 3 | Variational Algorithms & Quantum Machine Learning PoC | Python repository with IBM Qiskit (Aer simulator, Primitives) and PennyLane variational circuits (VQE, QAOA), hybrid quantum-classical ML prototype, and pytest validation suite | Verified execution of quantum simulation circuits on classical backends with benchmark comparison against classical baselines |
| Week 4 | Executive Quantum Strategy Paper & Advisory Handover | Board-level executive strategy paper covering realistic hardware timelines, technical limits, and recommended investment focus, code repository handover, and 30-day advisory access | Executive briefing delivered with plain, hype-free assessments, 100% IP and code transfer, and client sign-off |
4. Guarantees & Commitments
- No Hype: Assessments grounded in published research, with limits stated plainly.
- NIST Standards Alignment: Recommendations follow FIPS 203, 204 and 205.
- 100% Commercial IP Ownership: All simulation code, roadmaps and audit findings belong to you.
- 30-Day Advisory Support: Follow-up questions on cryptographic updates and hardware announcements.
5. Investment & Pricing Quote
- Modular Service Selection & Flexible Engagement: Clients can freely pick and choose their services, either individually or bundled under our comprehensive transformation programs:
- Individual Service Pick (Personal / 1-on-1): $100 USD per service for 5 days of live training + 5 days of dedicated support (10 days total coverage per service). Strictly 1 person only.
- Individual Service Pick (Business / Teams): $200 USD per service for 5 days of live training + 5 days of dedicated support (10 days total coverage per service). Covers up to 20 participants (additional seats at $100 USD per seat).
- Comprehensive Business Training: $2,000 USD for 60 days (30 days live training + 30 days guidance and detailed guides and materials). Includes cohorts up to 20 participants. Extra seats at $100 USD per seat).
- Comprehensive Personal Training: $1,000 USD for 30 days (15 days live training + 15 days guidance and detailed guides and materials). Strictly for 1 person only (private acceleration).
- Global Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) Available for All Service Pricing:
- Tier 1 (Standard / 100%): Individual $100 USD | Business $200 USD | Business 60d $2,000 USD | Personal 30d $1,000 USD (USA, UK, EU, Canada, Australia)
- Tier 2 (Developing Nations / 25% Off): Individual $75 USD | Business $150 USD | Business 60d $1,500 USD | Personal 30d $750 USD (India, Brazil, Mexico, UAE, Poland)
- Tier 3 & 4 (Lower-Middle/Low-Income & Startups / 50% Off): Individual $50 USD | Business $100 USD | Business 60d $1,000 USD | Personal 30d $500 USD
- Tier 5 (Academia & Non-Profits / 75% Off): Individual $25 USD | Business $50 USD | Business 60d $500 USD | Personal 30d $250 USD
- Tier 6 (Crisis-Affected & Under-Resourced Regions): Individual $10 USD | Business $20 USD | Custom Subsidized Relief / Micro-Rates
- Calculate and lock in your exact tier rate live on the Pricing page.
- Payment Schedule:
- Zero upfront advance; billed in 5 equal milestone installments due only after verified instruction and runtime delivery.
6. Summary
- PQC Readiness: Mapping RSA and ECC exposure and planning a NIST-aligned migration.
- Strict 1-Month Delivery: 4-week program from cryptographic inventory to executive handover.
- NIST Standards: Roadmaps covering ML-KEM, ML-DSA and SLH-DSA.
- Circuit Prototyping: Hands-on VQE, QAOA and quantum machine learning work in Qiskit and PennyLane.
- 100% IP & Strategic Ownership: Code, roadmaps and 30-day advisory access.