On December 10, 2024, the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) and Bluefors signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen collaboration for the industrialization of quantum technology. By integrating the evaluation testbed and large-scale quantum computer system technology of the Global Research and Development Center for Business by Quantum-AI technology (G-QuAT) with Bluefors' cryogen-free dilution refrigerator technology, the two organizations will comprehensively collaborate on developing next-generation large-scale cryogen-free dilution refrigerators, including the development of internal components and materials.

Bluefors’ Chief Technology Officer David Gunnarsson said, “With an already excellent collaboration between AIST and Bluefors, we have established a Memorandum of Understanding between our two parties. Strengthening cryogenic infrastructure is an important step in the industrialization of quantum technology. We see a great opportunity for collaboration under this MOU, and look forward to working on solutions that become the next steps towards large-scale quantum computation.”

Dr. Kazuya Masu, Director of the G-QuAT Center, stated: 'Through collaboration with Bluefors, the development of large dilution refrigerators, which are essential for the integration of current mainstream superconducting quantum computers, is being accelerated. As a result, we expect this to lead to the growth of the quantum industry and the strengthening of the supply chain in quantum computing.'

Global Research and Development Center for Business by Quantum-AI Technology (G-QuAT), National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), Planning Office
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