The National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) has signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with ORCA Computing and Universal Quantum to advance scalable quantum computing technologies. These collaborations aim to address critical challenges in photonic and trapped-ion quantum computing, focusing on industrialization and integration into hybrid quantum-classical systems.
The partnership with ORCA Computing leverages ORCA’s expertise in photonic quantum systems and AIST’s Global Research and Development Center for Business by Quantum-AI Technology (G-QuAT). Key areas of collaboration include reliability, availability, and maintainability (RAS) characterization, hardware-level integration with classical computing, and optimization of system software for hybrid quantum-classical performance.
With Universal Quantum, AIST will focus on developing scalable trapped-ion quantum computing solutions. The collaboration aims to advance subsystems necessary for large-scale quantum computing, develop complex quantum applications, and provide scalable quantum compute power. Both partnerships are expected to strengthen Japan’s quantum ecosystem and contribute to its leadership in global quantum technology development.
For more details, visit AIST’s announcements here and here.
March 9, 2025
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