Thailand’s Chulalongkorn University and Japan’s National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST)—operating through its Global Research and Development Center for Business by Quantum-AI Technology (G-QuAT)—have signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to accelerate the deployment of quantum technologies and build regional workforce capabilities. Coordinated via Chulalongkorn’s academic hub, Siam Quantum Square (SQ²), the agreement establishes a bilateral framework for joint research projects, scientific exchange, and industry-oriented quantum compute applications across Southeast Asia.
The strategic partnership provides Thai researchers, academic institutions, and industrial partners with structured access to Japan’s advanced quantum computing infrastructure housed at G-QuAT, including AIST’s hybrid quantum-classical supercomputing systems. In parallel, Chulalongkorn University’s Faculty of Science is leveraging the collaboration to construct specialized quantum science curricula to address acute workforce shortages in the domestic deep-tech pipeline. By linking Thailand’s manufacturing and supply chain infrastructure with Japanese QPU developments, the alliance aims to establish Southeast Asia as a primary hub for enterprise quantum technology adoption, focusing on quantum-AI integration, drug discovery, materials science, and industrial logistics.
| [ Chulalongkorn University & AIST (G-QuAT) Strategic Framework ] | ||
|---|---|---|
| Institutional Lead | Coordinating Entities | Core Objectives & Scope |
| • Chulalongkorn University (Bangkok, Thailand) | • Siam Quantum Square (SQ²) • Faculty of Science / Dept. of Physics | • Quantum curriculum development & workforce training • Cloud-first access integration for Thai industry • Joint R&D on quantum algorithms & materials |
| • AIST / G-QuAT (Tsukuba / Tokyo, Japan) | • Corporate Planning & Management HQ • G-QuAT Quantum-AI Infrastructure | • Cross-border hardware access & QPU benchmarking • Industrial ecosystem expansion across ASEAN • Supply chain integration for quantum-AI workloads |
The MoU signing was accompanied by a joint technical panel featuring delegates from DENSO Corporation, Fujitsu Limited, OptQC Corp., Quantum Technology Foundation (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (QTFT), and the Quantum Technology Research Initiative (QTRic). Supported by Thailand’s National Higher Education, Science, Research, and Innovation Policy Council (NXPO) and the Thailand Science Research and Innovation (TSRI) agency, the initiative aligns with Thailand’s national policy to build sovereign deep-tech capabilities alongside international hardware partners.
Review the announcement on Chulalongkorn University News here.
September 21, 2026
