QuEra Computing has installed its first quantum computer outside of its Boston-based labs, marking a key milestone in Japan’s national quantum development. The system—a gate-based neutral-atom quantum computer—is now operational at the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) in Tsukuba.
The installation supports Japan’s new G-QuAT center, focused on quantum and AI research, and forms part of a hybrid platform alongside the NVIDIA-powered ABCI-Q supercomputer. This pairing is designed to advance applications in domains such as drug discovery, climate modelling, and logistics optimization, aligning with Japan’s national quantum strategy.
QuEra’s neutral-atom architecture offers room-temperature operation and scalability, making it a practical candidate for fault-tolerant systems. The deployment coincides with a declaration from Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba designating 2025 as “the first year of quantum industrialisation” in Japan.
This is QuEra’s first global on-premises delivery, following contracts under the UK’s quantum programme and a recent $230 million investment round backed by Google, SoftBank Vision Fund 2, and Valor Equity Partners. The company emphasizes public–private–academic collaboration as central to its global expansion strategy.
QuEra’s full announcement is available here.
May 28, 2025
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