The QLASS project, coordinated by Politecnico di Milano, aims to develop a quantum photonic computer, a computer that utilises the quantum properties of photons, the elementary particles that make up light. Quantum computers are computing devices that utilise the properties of quantum mechanics to accelerate the resolution of numerous computational problems. No quantum computers currently exist that are large and accurate enough to solve problems of industrial importance. QLASS will develop novel algorithms capable of exploiting the features of the innovative quantum photonic processor. To demonstrate the potential of the new hardware and software, the photonic quantum computer will be used to design high-capacity, efficient lithium batteries.