On May 10, 2024, the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) and International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for research cooperation to strengthen collaboration for the industrialization of quantum technology. To stimulate the quantum hardware and component industry, AIST and IBM will work together to promote the development of next-generation quantum computers and their supply chain. Japanese industry involvement in the procurement of quantum hardware parts for the development of future quantum computing systems is expected, and supplier development will also be promoted through this effort. We also believe that by promoting the use of quantum computing in industry, we can accelerate the growth of the quantum industry in Japan. We will help foster a large community for the development of industry use cases focused on business impact.

The enhanced collaboration between the two institutions in industrialization efforts for quantum technology, which will be increasingly in demand, will promote the development of next-generation devices and supply chains, as well as market creation through industrial use case development.

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