IonQ, a leading quantum computing company, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Japan’s National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology’s (AIST) Global Research and Development Center for Business by Quantum-AI Technology (G-QuAT). This collaboration aims to advance quantum computing technologies and applications within Japan.
Under the agreement, G-QuAT is expected to gain access to IonQ’s Forte-class quantum systems via the IonQ Cloud platform. This access will facilitate joint research and development initiatives, promoting innovation in quantum computing and artificial intelligence integration.
“Our expanded alliance with AIST marks an important step in IonQ’s global expansion and deepens our engagement with the Japanese quantum market,” said Niccolo de Masi, President and CEO of IonQ. “We look forward to our further collaboration with G-QuAT to explore new quantum computing applications that can deliver transformative outcomes across industries.”
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G-QuAT focuses on developing hybrid quantum-AI technologies and aims to build a global quantum business ecosystem. The partnership with IonQ aligns with Japan’s significant investment in quantum computing, which includes over $1.8 billion in public funding and the establishment of multiple government-sponsored research laboratories as of 2024.
“Our goal is to foster a robust, international quantum ecosystem and our collaboration with IonQ will bring us closer to achieving this,” said Mashiro Horibe, Deputy Director of G-QuAT. “We’re excited to explore new R&D and application possibilities using IonQ’s Forte quantum computer, and to make quantum computing accessible to researchers, enterprises and institutions both in Japan and globally.”
This MOU represents IonQ‘s continued efforts to expand its presence in the Asia-Pacific region and contribute to the global advancement of quantum technologies.