On December 10, 2024, The National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) and IQM Quantum Computers (IQM), a global leader in superconducting quantum computers, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen collaboration for the industrialization of quantum technology in Japan.

The partnership will also focus on a wide range of areas, including a joint effort in quantum hardware development, algorithm optimization, error mitigation, and quantum machine learning, while enhancing quantum processors' performance and scalability.

The collaboration will also leverage the strengths of AIST's research expertise and IQM's world-class technological capabilities in delivering full stack quantum computers and advance the practical application of quantum computing across various industries.

By boosting Japan’s quantum initiatives, the partnership will leverage the strengths of the Global Research and Development Center for Business by Quantum-AI technology (G-QuAT), including its evaluation testbed, device manufacturing functions to promote the hybrid computing environment.

The strengthening of the cooperative system between the two organizations is expected to lead to new technological developments and market creations in the industrialization of quantum technology, which will continue to accelerate in the future.

Global Research and Development Center for Business by Quantum-AI Technology (G-QuAT), National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), Planning Office
E-mail: M-G-QuAT-plan-ml *aist.go.jp (Please replace * with @)