AIST G-QuAT Joins IMS Ohmori Group's 'Commercialization Preparatory Platform' to Support the Social Implementation of Quantum Computers

The Global Research and Development Center for Business by Quantum-AI Technology (Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Director: Kazuya MASU, hereinafter referred to as G-QuAT), National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), has joined the "Commercialization Preparatory Platform (PF)". This initiative, established by the Institute for Molecular Science, National Institutes of Natural Sciences (Okazaki, Aichi, Director: Yoshihito WATANABE, hereinafter referred to as IMS), aims to accelerate the development and practical application of quantum computing by utilizing the research achievements of a group led by Professor Kenji OHMORI.

G-QuAT was established by AIST on July 27, 2023, with the aim of supporting the social implementation of quantum technology, based on the government's Strategy of Quantum Future Industry Development [1]. G-QuAT provides business opportunities of facilities, locations, technology and investment opportunities that contribute to the industrialization of quantum technology for users, vendors and suppliers, and is being developed to function as a hub for a diverse range of players.

The Ohmori group possesses unique strengths in "ultrafast two-qubit gates", foundational technologies for large-scale systems, and the quality and controllability of qubits. With these capabilities, the group is driving the development of quantum computing technology. Building on the achievements of the Ohmori Group, the IMS has established the PF [2] to facilitate the creation of a startup company and to accelerate the development and practical application of quantum computers utilizing the "cold (neutral) atom" method.[3]

By joining the PF, G-QuAT will strongly support the commercialization of domestically produced quantum computers such as its social implementation and service development.

[1] News release on the establishment of G-QuAT
[2] News release on the establishment of the Commercialization Preparatory Platform
[3] Cold(Neutral) Atom Method
The development of quantum computers with practical performance currently faces challenges such as scaling and error correction during computation. The cold (neutral) atom method is attracting significant global attention as a groundbreaking approach to overcome these challenges. In this method, each atom is used as a "qubit", the smallest unit of information in a quantum computer. It has many advantages, including the ability to scale to over 10,000 qubits, a number necessary for practical applications within a single system and the ability to connect any qubits, thereby reducing the number of quantum gate operations required for computation.

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