Core Initiatives
活動内容
Provide updates on the latest research in Quantum Technology.
Share the latest research findings in Quantum Technology with industry leaders.
Identify and propose applications for Quantum Technologies
Explore and suggest practical use cases across multiple industries.
Examining quantum-related technologies
Discussing and sharing information about necessary materials and devices for Quantum Technology
Develop human resources in Quantum Technology.
Discuss strategies to build and train skilled professionals in the field.
Validate systems and rules.
Clarify necessary standards, IP rules, and frameworks for social implementation of Quantum Technology.
Collaborate with organizations in Japan and overseas.
Work with national and international groups to promote Q-STAR’s mission.
Raise public awareness and recommend policies.
Increase understanding of Quantum Technology and provide policy suggestions.
Collaborative Framework
活動体制
Our teams drive quantum industry analysis, policy development, and international collaboration.
Working Groups (WG)
WG活動
Policy Recommendations
Submit industrial perspectives and proposals to national policy committees promoting the industrialization of quantum technologies.
Standardization Recommendations & Alliances
Advance contributions to international standardization through collaboration among industry, government, and academia.
Testbed Collaborations
Coordinate testbeds to validate use cases developed by subcommittees.
R&D Collaborations
Share R&D trends through collaboration with academia and promoting
technological development.
Global Consortium Alliances
Build and maintain international partnerships, aligning Q-STAR activities with global quantum initiatives.
Long Term Roadmap
Define strategic direction and future initiatives for Q-STAR, including research priorities and industrial adoption milestones.
Legal & Compliance
Organize and share information on legal, regulatory, and compliance issues related to the development and implementation of quantum technologies
Human Resource Development
Promote talent development and training programs to build a skilled workforce for the quantum industry.
Startup Support
Assist quantum startups with mentorship, resources, and partnership
opportunities to accelerate commercialization.
SubCommittee
部会活動
Applications of Quantum Superposition
Explore the creation of new systems, services, and businesses through the application of quantum superposition.
Combinatorial Optimization Problem
Develop use cases for optimization and combinatorial problems utilizing quantum-inspired technologies (Ising machines) in industrial fields.
Quantum Cryptography and Quantum Communications
Identify social challenges through the business application and demonstration of quantum cryptographic communication.
Quantum City Promotion
Explore and deepen use cases in the fields of urban development and social infrastructure and develop experimental and demonstration fields.
Quantum Materials, Devices, and Sensing
Develop use cases that include the advancement of components and materials supporting quantum technologies
Promotion of SDGs with Quantum Technology
Align quantum technology development with sustainability goals
Applications and Algorithms for Quantum-HPC Integrated Systems
Explore next-generation computing technologies by validating algorithms and applications that combine quantum computing and high-performance computing (HPC).
Global Alliances
海外産業連携
Q-STAR collaborates with leading quantum organizations worldwide to drive
international standardization and global quantum initiatives.

Q-STAR Journey
Q-STAR の歩み
Select a year above to see milestones and achievements
2021
Establishment
May 2021 - Formation of the founding committee (11 Members)
24 members
Discussion
May 2022 - Became general incorporated association
Developing use cases
65 Members
2022
2023
Demonstration
MOU signed to establish International Council of Quantum Industry Associations (ICQIA)
89 Members
Laying the Foundation
Defining the software infrastructure
Collaboration with G-QuAT
106 Members
2024
2025
Towards International Standardization
Starting Initiatives as Japan’s National Mirror Committee for IEC/ISOJTC 3
MoUs signed with NQCP and UKQuantum to strengthen collaboration with each organization
145 Members
Advancing Quantum-AI-Digital Integration
Launching Quantum Literacy Standard v1.0
Signed MOU with JETRO and G-QuAT to promote international collaboration
MoU signed with IQMP
167 Members
2026



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