Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park Announces Partnership with Q-STAR to Strengthen Collaboration Between Quantum Ecosystems in Japan and Illinois

Memorandum of Understanding Creates Framework for Connectivity and Mutual Benefit Between the Two Ecosystems

Signing a Memorandum of Cooperation to Promote International Collaboration in Quantum Technology – Three Parties to Support Collaboration with Overseas Institutions, Global Business Expansion, and Talent Exchange

The Quantum Strategic Industry Alliance for Revolution (hereinafter, Q-STAR), the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), and the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) Global Research Center for Quantum-AI Fusion Technology Business Development (hereinafter, G-QuAT) signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) on March 5 to promote international collaboration in the field of quantum technology.

Q-STAR and NQCP Sign MOU to Strengthen Japan-Denmark Collaboration in the Quantum Industry

Today, the General Incorporated Association for the Creation of New Industries through Quantum Technology (hereinafter, Q-STAR) and the Novo Nordisk Foundation Quantum Computing Programme (hereinafter, NQCP), a quantum computing research and development institution based at the Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen, Denmark, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening industry-led inter-organizational collaboration between Japan and Denmark in quantum technology.

Mr. Masahiro Horibe, Deputy Director of G-QuAT, has been appointed Convener of WG12 "Benchmarking of Quantum Computing" within the International Standardization Joint Technical Committee "IEC/ISO JTC 3 – Quantum technologies".

Mr. Masahiro Horibe, Deputy Director of the Global Research Center for Quantum-AI Fusion Technology Business Development (G-QuAT) at the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) and an academic member of Q-STAR (General Incorporated Association for the Creation of New Industries through Quantum Technology), has been appointed to WG12 "Benchmarking of Quantum Computing" of the International Standardization Joint Technical Committee "IEC/ISO JTC 3 – Quantum technologies", for which Q-STAR serves as the domestic deliberative body.

Q-STAR and Plug and Play Japan Select Five Startups for Quantum Startup Accelerator Program

Kananaskis Common Vision for the Future of Quantum Technologies

In June 2025, following the G7 leaders' first formal recognition of quantum technology as a priority issue, the International Council of Quantum Industry Associations (ICQIA) and UKQuantum issued a joint statement.

Q-STAR and UKQuantum Sign MoU to Strengthen Japan-UK Quantum Industry Collaboration

The Quantum Strategic Technology Alliance for Revolution (Q-STAR), a general incorporated association, and UKQuantum, the UK's quantum industry consortium, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening collaboration in the quantum industry between Japan and the UK. This MoU marks a significant milestone in promoting international cooperation for the global development and societal implementation of quantum technology.

Q-STAR Appointed as Japan's Deliberative Body for the Joint Technical Committee on International Standardization of Quantum Technologies – Contributing to the International Standardization of Quantum Technologies on Behalf of Japan

The General Incorporated Association for the Creation of New Industries through Quantum Technology (Q-STAR) has been approved by the Japanese Industrial Standards Committee on December 6, 2024, to serve as Japan's national deliberative body for the Joint Technical Committee "IEC/ISO JTC 3 – Quantum technologies" (hereinafter referred to as JTC 3), a committee established by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.

Laying the groundwork for new industries and solving societal challenges through quantum technology

Following the digital revolution (DX1.0) that brought us the smartphones and computers we use daily, and the digital revolution (DX2.0) that connected the physical and cyber worlds, we are now beginning to see the emergence of Quantum Transformation (QX). Quantum technology possesses immense power to fundamentally change foundational technologies and bring new innovations to industries.

Accelerating social implementation through software platform development

Given that quantum computers are called "computers," it's self-evident that they must be delivered in a "usable" state. With this premise, when we consider the distinction between "hardware" and "software," the key to enabling widespread adoption and practical use of quantum computing in society lies in defining "use cases" – that is, how software is applied, what it's used for, and what value it creates.

【Press Release】‘Quantum Innovation for a Better Future’ An official side event of the G7 in Sendai

High-Level Meeting: ‘Quantum Innovation for a Better Future’ An Official Side Event of the G7 Science and Technology Ministers’ Meeting in Sendai Sharing a Vision for the Social Implementation of Quantum Technologies

The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by QIC, QED-C, QuIC, and Q-STAR

Quantum Industry Canada (QIC), Quantum Economic Development Consortium (QED-C), Quantum Strategic Industry Alliance for Revolution (Q-STAR) and European Quantum Industry Consortium (QuIC) form International Council to enable and grow the global quantum industry.