September 26, 2024 -- Unilever, a global leader in consumer goods, has long been at the forefront of adopting artificial intelligence across its operations. From revolutionizing product development to optimizing supply chains, the company has consistently harnessed AI to drive innovation, boost efficiency, and further its sustainability goals. Now, in a bold move to push the boundaries of scientific discovery, Unilever is partnering with Terra Quantum to leverage cutting-edge quantum machine learning techniques. This collaboration aims to unlock insights from the intricate world of skin microbiome data, potentially influencing future skincare products.

The human skin microbiome is a vast and complex ecosystem of microorganisms that plays a crucial role in skin health. However, the sheer complexity of microbiome data has long posed significant challenges for traditional analysis methods. This is where the power of quantum computation could come into play. Our collaboration with Unilever aims to overcome these limitations by applying innovative quantum-enhanced computational approaches, opening up new frontiers in understanding skin biology and health.

At the heart of this collaboration lies TQml, Terra Quantum's world-class quantum machine learning toolset. TQml represents a paradigm shift in data analysis, seamlessly blending the power of quantum computing with classical machine learning techniques. Leveraging unique quantum layers, encoding techniques, and hybrid quantum architectures, TQml enables businesses to draw deeper insights from limited data, enhance prediction accuracy, and solve complex problems of a particular nature.

At Terra Quantum, pushing the boundaries of Quantum AI is a core focus. Our team of world- class scientists and engineers is continuously working on driving forward this innovation. The collaboration with Unilever serves as a powerful testament to our leadership in translating abstract quantum concepts into practical, industry-changing applications.

Markus Pflitsch, CEO of Terra Quantum, comments on the project: "This partnership with Unilever exemplifies our commitment to driving real-world impact through quantum technologies. By applying our cutting-edge QML capabilities to Unilever's rich microbiome data, we're not just aiming to advance skin care research – we're demonstrating the tangible benefits quantum AI can bring to industries today.”

Karan Pinto, Global Director of Growth at Terra Quantum, adds: "The skin microbiome is crucial for skin health. By preserving its balance, we enhance skin protection, which is vital for skincare product development. This collaboration with Unilever combines their data science and microbial expertise with our quantum methods to push the boundaries of skin microbiome research and its impact on health and beauty. We are excited about the potential breakthroughs this partnership could bring."

As this project progresses, we're excited about the possibilities it presents for both skin care research and the broader field of quantum data analysis in healthcare. The combination of Unilever's extensive expertise in consumer goods and Terra Quantum's advanced hybrid quantum methods promises to push the boundaries of our understanding of the skin microbiome and its impact on health and beauty.