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Organization


About

The advanced convergence computational technology being addressed in G-QuAT is an R&D field highly attracting attention around the world. Related technologies are spread broadly, and international competition is intensifying. To perform R&D toward pioneering business development, agile research activities are necessary beyond the existing research fields. For this reason, G-QuAT was established directly under the leadership of the chief technical officer who manages all research areas addressed in AIST and is composed of eight research teams, a planning office and a collaboration promotion office.


Greeting from the Director

G-QuAT’s mission is to advance research in quantum technology, create new global markets utilizing this technology, and generate economic value through industry collaboration. By integrating quantum technology with existing technologies, G-QuAT aims to spread Japan-originated technologies and business models worldwide, enhancing competitiveness and building a robust business ecosystem. This includes providing start-up support and investment opportunities by leveraging AIST’s R&D capabilities and extensive network.

Established on July 27, 2023, with support from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and based on the government’s Quantum Strategy*, G-QuAT is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and an optimal environment. It is expected to be a unique research center primarily offering industrial support to companies, and it is highly anticipated by government, industry, and other sectors both in Japan and internationally.

I have dedicated my career to research, development, and education, primarily in the field of semiconductors, and am deeply concerned about the decline in Japan’s research and development capabilities and its ability to foster new industries. G-QuAT is a significant organization operated by the government and METI with substantial funding. We are committed to working together to make G-QuAT a world-leading center for enhancing Japan’s industrial competitiveness, research capabilities, and human resource development.

*Vision of Quantum Future Society (Secretariat of Science, Technology and Innovation Policy, Cabinet Office, April 22, 2022)
Strategy of Quantum Future Industry Development (Secretariat of Science, Technology and Innovation Policy, Cabinet Office, April 2023)


Meet the team

(As of Oct. 1st, 2024)

Director, Kazuya MASU

Supervisor,
Norimitsu MURAYAMA
Deputy Director, Yoshiyuki YOSHIDA
Deputy Director, Masahiro HORIBE
Deputy Director, Tsutomu IKEDA
Global Research and Development Center for Business by Quantum-AI Technology (G-QuAT) Director Kazuya MASU
Supervisor Norimitsu MURAYAMA
Deputy Director Yoshiyuki YOSHIDA
Deputy Director Masahiro HORIBE
Deputy Director Tsutomu IKEDA
Joint Appointed Fellow Tsuyoshi YAMAMOTO
Councilor Masahiro UKIBE
Councilor Kyoko KOBAYASHI
Councilor Hiroaki TEZUKA
Councilor Akira FUJIMAKI
Principal Researcher Nobuhisa KANEKO
Principal Researcher Daiji FUKUDA
Principal Research Manager Chiharu URANO
Principal Research Manager Hiroyuki KAYANO
Principal Research Manager Kazumasa MAKISE
Associate Manager Takahiro SUZUKI
Officer Yu KOMINAMI
Officer Mutsumi NAITO
Officer Chiaki HASHIMOTO
Officer Masanori HOMMA
Invited Senior Researcher Naoaki SAITO
Invited Senior Researcher Noriyoshi HASHIMOTO
Senior Expert Akira SATO
Senior Expert Iku HIRANO
Technical Staff Mitsunori IGARASHI
Technical Staff Kako SUGIYAMA

Research Teams

Planning Office

  • Director, Research Planning Office: Yoshiyuki YOSHIDA
  • Deputy Manager: Takahiro SUZUKI
  • Planning Officer: Shuji NAKAMURA
  • Planning Officer: Takahiro KIKUCHI
  • Concurrent Post: Kyoko KOBAYASHI
  • Technical Staff: Emi TAKENAKA
  • Clerical Staff: Tomomi IIJIMA

Collaboration Promotion Office

  • Director, Collaboration Promotion Office: Takaharu KAMADA
  • Senior Officer for Collaboration: Kenjiro Oono
  • Collaboration Promotion Officer: Takahiro KIKUCHI
  • Concurrent Post: Tatsuya ZAMA
  • Concurrent Post: Hiroaki TEZUKA
  • Concurrent Post: Iku HIRANO
  • Concurrent Post: Go FUJII
  • Technical Staff: Mamiko SHISHIDO


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