Japan’s National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) and Intel have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to accelerate the industrialization of silicon-based quantum computers. This collaboration integrates AIST’s Quantum-AI Fusion Technology Business Development Global Research Center (G-QuAT) with Intel’s advanced semiconductor processes, aiming to develop a system with tens of thousands of qubits by the early 2030s.
The partnership focuses on multiple technical areas, including quantum device evaluation, materials optimization, large-scale qubit integration, cryogenic electronics, and refrigeration technology. Intel’s Tunnel Falls spin-qubit processor, fabricated using commercial CMOS on 300mm wafers, has achieved 95% yields, demonstrating its scalability for industrial use. The collaboration also builds on Intel’s Horse Ridge II cryogenic control chip and high-volume quantum testing techniques.
By combining AIST’s testbed infrastructure with Intel’s scalable fabrication expertise, the initiative is expected to accelerate the deployment of industrial-scale quantum computing, fostering new technological and commercial developments.
For more information, visit AIST official announcement (in Japanese) here and an article in eeNews Europe here.
February 6, 2025
