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Japan’s national quantum strategy gains momentum as QuEra Computing installs a quantum computer in Tsukuba.
This marks the first time QuEra has deployed its gate-based neutral-atom system outside of its U.S. labs. The Boston-based company’s machine now operates alongside the ABCI-Q supercomputer, creating a hybrid quantum-classical computing platform in Japan’s National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology.
The integration is more than technical—it symbolizes Japan’s commitment to advancing quantum innovation. Japan’s national quantum strategy includes major investments in research infrastructure and international partnerships. QuEra’s involvement shows that the government’s push is attracting global players and tangible technology to the country.
QuEra’s system operates at room temperature using a scalable architecture, offering a possible pathway to fault-tolerant quantum computing. This practical design aligns with Japan’s goals for real-world applications in logistics, medicine, and environmental modeling.
Hybrid power for Japan’s quantum edge
The new system supports Japan’s G-QuAT initiative—an AI and quantum research center aimed at accelerating breakthroughs. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba recently visited the facility and called 2025 “the first year of quantum industrialization.” It’s a bold declaration that places quantum tech at the heart of Japan’s economic future.
QuEra received a $41 million contract from AIST in May 2024 to supply this system. This deal underscores Japan’s strategic focus: combining local talent and international expertise to push quantum tech from labs to industry.
Japan’s national quantum strategy also emphasizes public-private collaboration. The Tsukuba deployment reflects that vision—QuEra, Nvidia, and Japanese researchers now collaborate under one roof. Such ecosystems are essential for converting quantum theory into working solutions.
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Global investment signals Japan’s rising role
QuEra’s expanding global reach adds weight to Japan’s ambitions. Beyond Japan, the company recently secured a $230 million funding round led by Google, SoftBank Vision Fund 2, and Valor Equity Partners. It also signed contracts with the UK’s national quantum program.
These moves suggest growing trust in QuEra’s neutral-atom approach and hint at Japan becoming a hub for quantum experimentation. The national strategy seeks precisely that: to turn Japan into a world leader by fusing cutting-edge hardware, AI, and government backing.
By placing the QuEra computer next to the ABCI-Q supercomputer, Japan enhances the potential for hybrid breakthroughs in AI-accelerated drug discovery and climate modeling. This synergy between classical and quantum processing could give Japan an edge in global innovation.
