Dubai, UAE – February 20, 2025 – In a groundbreaking move to accelerate the adoption of quantum technologies in maritime innovation, Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy (ADMA), a premier initiative of AD Ports Group, and Vernewell Group, a global leader in quantum technology integration, deep-tech commercialization, and innovation strategy, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore research collaborations, capacity building, and real-world applications of quantum technologies in the maritime industry.
The strategic collaboration, formalized during the Quantum Innovation Summit 2025, marks a significant step toward advancing digital transformation, cybersecurity, and operational efficiencies in global maritime infrastructure. This partnership leverages quantum computing, AI, and next-generation security frameworks to develop innovative quantum-powered solutions for navigation, logistics, and critical infrastructure protection, while fostering a future-ready workforce equipped with cutting-edge expertise.
Advancing Quantum Integration in Maritime: Research, Education, and Technological Innovation
As part of this strategic collaboration, Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy (ADMA) and Vernewell Group will work together across four key domains to accelerate quantum adoption in the maritime sector:
- Strategic Quantum Advisory for Maritime Transformation – Vernewell Group will provide expert guidance on leveraging quantum computing, quantum sensing, and AI-driven maritime solutions to enhance operational efficiency, security resilience, and digital transformation across the industry.
- Joint Research & Development (R&D) Initiatives – The partnership will drive cutting-edge research, pilot projects, and proof-of-concept studies, identifying key maritime challenges where quantum technologies can optimize logistics, fortify cybersecurity, and improve sustainability.
- Quantum Education & Knowledge Transfer – ADMA and Vernewell Group will introduce specialized training programs, executive education, and knowledge-sharing platforms, ensuring that maritime professionals, industry leaders, and policymakers gain quantum literacy and hands-on expertise to future-proof the sector.
- Quantum Maritime Conference 2025 – As a flagship initiative, ADMA and Vernewell Group will co-host the first-ever dedicated quantum maritime conference, uniting global experts, policymakers, and industry leaders to explore quantum’s role in maritime cybersecurity, trade protection, logistics optimization, and next-generation navigation systems. This event will reinforce the UAE’s leadership as a global hub for maritime innovation powered by deep tech.
Advancing the UAE’s Vision for Technological Leadership in the Maritime Sector
As the maritime industry embraces the Fourth Industrial Revolution, Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy, a premier maritime education and research institution under AD Ports Group, remains committed to developing world-class talent and driving digital transformation through innovative curricula, global partnerships, and state-of-the-art training. With this MoU, ADMA reinforces its role as a regional leader in next-generation maritime solutions, ensuring that the UAE’s maritime sector remains resilient, secure, and competitive on the global stage.
Vernewell Group, an innovation powerhouse specializing in quantum strategy, technology acceleration, and deep-tech commercialization, has been pioneering quantum adoption since 2020. Through its Quantum Adoption Program under the QInnovision Consortium, Vernewell has been instrumental in bridging research, investment, and industrial deployment, laying the foundation for a quantum-powered economy. The launch of VerneX Quantum Valley, headquartered at NYU Abu Dhabi’s Center for Quantum and Topological Systems (CQTS), further cements Vernewell’s commitment to quantum commercialization and deep-tech innovation.
Malak Trabelsi Loeb, Founder & Managing Director of Vernewell Group, emphasized the transformative potential of this collaboration:
“This partnership reflects Vernewell Group’s commitment to accelerating quantum adoption beyond theoretical research and into real-world applications. The maritime industry, a cornerstone of global trade, must evolve in parallel with emerging technologies to maintain security, efficiency, and sustainability. By joining forces with Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy, we are setting the foundation for a future where quantum technology redefines how we secure, optimize, and operate global maritime infrastructure.”
This Memorandum of Understanding is a significant milestone in positioning the UAE at the forefront of maritime innovation and technological leadership. As quantum technologies continue to transition from research to deployment, this partnership will drive global collaborations, industry adoption, and thought leadership in maritime quantum transformation.
The Quantum Maritime Conference 2025, to be co-hosted by ADMA and Vernewell Group, will serve as a pivotal forum to accelerate discussions on quantum’s role in maritime cybersecurity, global trade protection, and next-generation digital infrastructure.
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