Quantum Information Science & Technology Foundation
A global foundation advancing secure computation, quantum information science, and interoperable intelligent systems.
Independent Nonprofit Research Initiative
The QIST Foundation supports research, standards development, and global ecosystem collaboration across quantum information science, post-quantum security, autonomous computational systems, and distributed intelligence. Our mission is to build the scientific and technological foundations for trustworthy, secure, and interoperable digital systems that endure for generations.
Explore our governance framework, research programs, technology initiatives, and international collaborations.
To advance the scientific and technological foundations of secure automated computation, quantum information science, and interoperable intelligent systems — enabling trustworthy digital infrastructure for the quantum era.
QIST is building a global community of members, contributors, students, researchers, practitioners, and institutions committed to secure automated computation and quantum-era infrastructure.
The QIST Membership & Ecosystem program provides structured pathways for youth, contributors, professionals, and research fellows to engage in coordinated scientific and technical work.
QIST is designing a triple-track, age-inclusive certification ladder, from Tier 0 general literacy and youth certifications through professional Levels 3–5, research fellows, and invitation-only frontier tracks. Certifications provide clear QIST Levels 1–7 that employers, universities, and public institutions can understand.
Explore QIST Certifications | Tier 0 & Levels 1–7 | Youth to Research Fellow | Triple-Track System
Scientific integrity, transparent oversight, and responsible stewardship. QIST Foundation operates under a formal governance framework that ensures accountability, ethical research practices, institutional transparency, and independent scientific review across all programs.
Advancing quantum information science, secure autonomous systems, and distributed intelligence. Our research divisions focus on foundational breakthroughs across QIS, post-quantum security, autonomous computation, distributed trust architecture, AI safety, and applied cryptography.
Open technology initiatives shaping the future of secure and interoperable digital infrastructure. QIST’s technology programs include core protocols and frameworks such as QSIG, QNSP, Tunnel, IACC, Profy, AIOS, and DDIP — supporting quantum-ready, secure, and autonomous computation.
Partnerships that unite academia, industry, and public institutions. We work with universities, research laboratories, industry partners, and innovation ecosystems to accelerate scientific progress and develop trusted, interoperable technologies for global use.
Open research, technical standards, and scientific resources. QIST publishes peer-reviewed papers, technical standards, internal research reports, whitepapers, and educational materials that support the advancement of quantum-aware, secure, and intelligent systems.
Structured membership pathways connecting community members, students, contributors, researchers, and institutions. The QIST Membership & Ecosystem program provides formal tiers and participation models.
Triple-track certifications and QIST Levels 1–7, from Tier 0 general literacy through youth, professional, specialist, and research fellow pathways in secure computation, PQC, AI safety, and autonomous systems.
Transparency, compliance, and institutional documentation. Access disclaimers, compliance statements, policies, and future foundation documentation as QIST establishes itself as a global nonprofit research institution.
Press, media, and institutional inquiries. Reach QIST Foundation for research partnerships, media requests, or general communications with our administrative team.
