Optimization Seminar in the Age of Quantum Computers: Introduction to Amplify AE Update and Technical Explanation

At Fixstars Amplify, we are working to solve societal challenges and apply solutions to real-world operations using our optimization computing cloud, "Fixstars Amplify."

3rd Quantum City Exchange Event: New Urban Development Utilizing Quantum Technology

On March 13, 2026, an exchange event will be held with participating companies of Q-STAR (General Incorporated Association for the Creation of New Industries through Quantum Technology), with the cooperation of the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) Global Research Center for Quantum-AI Fusion Technology Business Development. We encourage companies, local governments, and anyone interested in quantum technology, including quantum computers, to join us.

Optimization Seminar in the Age of Quantum Computers ~Introduction to Amplify-BBOpt and Technical Explanation~

Fixstars Amplify, Inc. is advancing the resolution of societal challenges and its application to practical business operations by utilizing its optimization computing cloud, "Fixstars Amplify."

Registration Opens for Special HR Development Seminar "Human Resource Strategy and Competitiveness in the Quantum Era"

Quantum technology holds the potential to be a source of future industrial competitiveness, with research and development and social implementation accelerating globally. To further accelerate industrialization, not only technology development but also the cultivation of human resources to support it and active corporate involvement are essential. While quantum technology is evolving daily, companies that engage in human resource development early can secure future business opportunities and enhance their ability to respond to risks.

About Quantum Startup Day 2026

Q-STAR and G-QuAT Joint Symposium 2025

On September 9, 2025, a symposium co-hosted by Q-STAR and G-QuAT was held. Representatives from companies, research institutions, and consortia from around the world gathered at the venue and engaged in lively discussions on how to implement quantum technology into society and how to open up new business opportunities.

Announcement of Q-STAR and G-QuAT Joint Symposium 2025

Announcement of the Q-STAR/G-QuAT Joint Symposium 2025

2nd Quantum City Networking Event: New City Planning Utilizing Quantum Technology

2nd Quantum City Networking Event: New Urban Development Utilizing Quantum Technology

On September 26, 2025, with the cooperation of Kawasaki City Hall, we will hold a networking event with companies participating in Q-STAR (General Incorporated Association for the Creation of New Industries through Quantum Technology). We invite companies, local governments, and anyone interested in quantum technology, including quantum computers, to participate.

Chicago-Tohoku Quantum Alliance Quantum Ideathon 2025 Quantum Startup Creation Program: Call for Participants　

From Tuesday, August 19 to Thursday, August 21, 2025, Tohoku University and the Association for Quantum Technology and New Industry Creation (Q-STAR) will co-host the "Chicago-Tohoku Quantum Alliance Quantum Ideathon 2025 Quantum Startup Creation Program."

Executive Director Okada Speaks at Quantum Korea 2025

Quantum Korea 2025 was held in Seoul from Tuesday, June 24 to Thursday, June 26, 2025. This event commemorated the 100th anniversary of the birth of quantum mechanics, with the theme "100 Years of Quantum, Awakening Industry." Its purpose was to showcase the latest trends from basic research to industrial applications and promote collaboration among industry, academia, and government.

Attended the QuINSA General Assembly

On June 26, 2025, at the QuINSA (Quantum International Network of Stakeholders Assembly) General Assembly held in Seoul, South Korea, Q-STAR Executive Director Okada and the International Collaboration Working Group gave an invited presentation.

Ceremony for Presenting the Promotion Measures for Building a Quantum Ecosystem

On Friday, May 30, 2025, a ceremony was held at the Cabinet Office building to present the "Promotion Measures for Building a Quantum Ecosystem," marking a significant milestone in sharing the commitment to strategic social implementation aimed at industrializing quantum technology and strengthening international competitiveness.

Attending "Quantum & AI: Transforming Industry" hosted by the Swiss Embassy

On May 14, 2025, "Quantum & AI: Transforming Industry" was held at the Swiss Embassy, bringing together approximately 40 experts involved in quantum technology and industrial innovation. Discussions focused on creating an ecosystem centered on quantum technology and fostering global collaboration not only between Switzerland and Japan but also with like-minded communities in various countries.

Cooperation in the planning and operation of SusHi Tech Tokyo

We provided special cooperation for "SusHi Tech Tokyo," an event hosted by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government at Tokyo Big Sight on Thursday, May 8, Friday, May 9, and Saturday, May 10, 2025. Representative Director Shimada and other member companies spoke at the event.

Exhibiting and Speaking at Q2B25 Tokyo

Q-STAR will exhibit at "Q2B25 Tokyo," which will be held at the Grand Hyatt Tokyo on May 15-16, 2025. "Q2B25 Tokyo" is a global conference held in Paris, Silicon Valley, and Tokyo, serving as a platform to create an ecosystem connecting domestic and international quantum computing vendors with researchers, government officials, end-users, and investors in Japan.

GITEX Asia 2025 was held.

"GITEX Asia 2025" was held at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore from April 23 to 25, 2025. On the final day, April 25, Q-STAR's Executive Director, Okada, gave a lecture on the latest initiatives for the practical application of quantum technology, and Mori from the International Collaboration Working Group participated in a panel discussion.

Maryland in Tokyo, World Quantum Day 2025 was held

On Monday, April 14, 2025, "Maryland in Tokyo, World Quantum Day 2025" was held at Tokyo Midtown Hall & Conference. The event was attended by government officials, including Maryland Governor Wes Moore, and from the Japanese side, government officials including Q-STAR's Representative Director Shimada.

Quantum Startup Day 2025 was held

The startup event 'Quantum Startup Day 2025,' focusing on quantum startups, was held at SHIBUYA QWS on Thursday, February 27, 2025.

Sponsoring the "Quantum Fest" in commemoration of the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology

Q-STAR will sponsor the "Quantum Fest" event, organized by the Physical Society of Japan, to be held on June 14-15, 2025.

Q-STAR to Participate in Special Exhibition at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai

[Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai] In commemoration of the declaration of the "International Year of Quantum Science and Technology" in 2025, "Entangled Moments — [Quantum, Ocean, Space] × Art" will be held from August 14-20.

1st Q-STAR Quantum City Exchange Event Held

On February 14, 2025, the Q-STAR Quantum City Promotion Committee hosted the "1st Quantum City Exchange Event" as an opportunity to deepen understanding of quantum technology and build collaborative relationships among local governments, universities, and businesses.

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

Q-STAR (Quantum Strategic Technology Alliance for Revolution), a general incorporated association, has been approved by the Japanese Industrial Standards Committee on December 6, 2024, as Japan's national deliberative body for the joint technical committee "IEC/ISO JTC 3 – Quantum technologies" (hereinafter, JTC 3), established by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), both headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.

Q-STAR's SDGs Committee Participates in Alain Aspect Symposium

Q-STAR's SDGs Committee participated in the Alain Aspect Symposium, held from November 19 to 20, 2024, at "iXcampus" in Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France. "iXcampus," the venue, is gaining attention as a new hub for innovation, housing startups, academic partners, and an international conference center.

Chair of the Board Q-STAR Taro Shimada spoke at Quantum Innovation 2024

President Taro Shimada Speaks at Quantum Innovation 2024

Quantum Innovation 2024 was held at Ochanomizu Sola City for three days, from Monday, October 21 to Wednesday, October 23, 2024. The event brought together researchers and engineers from diverse fields related to quantum technology, both domestically and internationally, who presented their latest research findings and groundbreaking ideas, fostering a lively exchange of information.

Q-STAR Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Okada speaks at “Q2B24 Tokyo – Towards Quantum Computing”

Summary of the Lecture by Q-STAR Executive Committee Chairperson, Mr. Okada (Afternoon of the 25th)

The "Workshop for Quantum Startups Creation in Japan" was held, co-organized by the University of Chicago, the Council for New Industry Creation by Quantum Technology (Q-STAR), and Tohoku University.

From July 29-30, 2024, the "Workshop for Quantum Startups Creation in Japan with Chicago-Q-STAR-Tohoku Quantum Alliance Symposium" was held, co-organized by the University of Chicago, the Council for New Industry Creation by Quantum Technology (Q-STAR), and Tohoku University, with support from the U.S. Embassy, the Cabinet Office, and the National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST), and in cooperation with Keio University.

We will be exhibiting at Q2B24 TOKYO.

We will be exhibiting at "Q2B24 Tokyo ~Towards the Realization of Quantum Computing~", and Q-STAR Executive Committee Chairman Okada will speak on the afternoon of the 25th.

The Q-STAR and G-QuAT Joint Symposium 2024, "The Stage of Quantum Future: Social Implementation and Business Opportunities," was held.

The General Incorporated Association for Quantum Technology and Industry Creation (Q-STAR) and the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) Global Research Center for Quantum and AI Fusion Technology Business Development (G-QuAT) held a joint symposium titled "The Stage of Quantum Future: Social Implementation and Business Opportunities" on July 11.

Q-STAR and G-QuAT Joint Symposium 2024: "The Stage for a Quantum Future: Social Implementation and Business Opportunities"

Q-STAR (Quantum Technology and Industry Creation Council) and G-QuAT (Global Research Center for Quantum and AI Fusion Technology Business Development, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology) held a joint symposium today titled "The Stage for a Quantum Future: Social Implementation and Business Opportunities," and issued a press release regarding the signing of a joint research agreement, a software stack diagram to accelerate the social implementation of quantum computing, and its demonstration activities.

Call for Participants: Workshop for Quantum Startups Creation in Japan

With an eye toward developing the "Duality Japan program," which will lead to full participation in Duality, a university-born quantum startup acceleration program at the University of Chicago, we will hold mentoring and workshop programs for young researchers, including Japanese graduate students, to help them step up from basic research to commercialization in the quantum field.

Q-STAR・G-QuAT Joint Symposium 2024 "Stage for a Quantum Future ~Social Implementation and Business Opportunities~" Optimization Seminar in the Age of Quantum Computing: An Introduction to Optimization for Executives

Q-STAR and G-QuAT will hold a symposium titled "The Stage of Quantum Future: Social Implementation and Business Opportunities," focusing on the social implementation and business opportunities of quantum technology.

Q-STAR Quantum City Promotion Subcommittee to exhibit at Local Government & Public Week 2024

The Quantum City Promotion Subcommittee of Q-STAR (Consortium for the Creation of New Industries through Quantum Technology) will be exhibiting at "Local Government & Public Week 2024," held from June 26-28, 2024.

Message for World Quantum Day 2024

Today marks World Quantum Day, a day to acknowledge and celebrate quantum science and technology around the world.

[Press Release] SIP Phase 3 Project "Promoting the Application of Advanced Quantum Technology Platforms to Societal Challenges": Sub-project D "Innovation Creation Platform" Selected, Call for Participants Launched

The Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST, Onna-son, Okinawa Prefecture; President and CEO: Karin Markides), the Quantum Technology Innovation Consortium (Q-STAR, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Taro Shimada), and SkillUp NeXt Co., Ltd. (SkillUp NeXt, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Shinichi Tahara; formerly SkillUp AI Co., Ltd. at the time of adoption) jointly proposed the "Development and Implementation of a Quantum Human Resource Development Program through Industry-Academia Collaboration." This proposal has been adopted as part of the Cabinet Office's Strategic Innovation Promotion Program (SIP) Phase 3 project, "Promoting the Application of Advanced Quantum Technology Infrastructure to Societal Challenges," under "Sub-theme D: Research and Development of Innovation Creation Platform (Initiative Theme ②: Development and Implementation of Educational Programs)." Applications for program participants are now open.

Quantum Startup Day 2024 ~Where Connections Are Made~ (Held on February 5, 2024)

This was the first event focused on quantum technology, co-hosted by Q-STAR and the Cabinet Office, bringing together government ministries/agencies, VCs, and startups. Eight quantum technology-related startups presented.

Quantum Innovation 2023 was held

Q-STAR participated in the international symposium "Quantum Innovation 2023," held from Wednesday, November 15th to Friday, November 17th. Over 500 participants from Japan and abroad gathered, and researchers and engineers from various fields presented groundbreaking ideas related to quantum technology and exchanged information.

Participated in Q2B Tokyo 2023.

Q-STAR participated in Q2B Tokyo 2023, held at the Grand Hyatt Tokyo on Wednesday, July 19 and Thursday, July 20. During the two-day event, many visitors from Japan and abroad came to the special Q-STAR booth and listened intently to Q-STAR's activities.

ICQIA Joint Message for the G7 Sendai Science and Technology Ministers' Meeting

Representatives from each ICQIA organization highlighted the benefits that quantum technology brings to the future of society and urged G7 governments to cooperate in expanding the global quantum industry market. Common areas of interest discussed at the meeting included standardization, intellectual property, and market access.

Tohoku University and Q-STAR Co-hosted Symposium (May 14, 2023)

Official Side Event for G7 Science and Technology Ministers' Meeting in Sendai Hosted by Q-STAR and Tohoku University

Q-STAR, in collaboration with Tohoku University, hosted a high-level meeting titled "The Future Opened Up by Quantum Technology" on May 14 (Sunday) at Tohoku University NanoTerasu. This event was an official side event of the G7 Science and Technology Ministers' Meeting in Sendai. Representative Director Shimada introduced Q-STAR's initiatives and made a global appeal to the G7 dignitaries, Japanese government and academic officials, and representatives from three overseas quantum industry organizations who attended.

Special Cooperation at SusHi Tech Tokyo 2025

SusHi Tech Tokyo 2025 will be held at Tokyo Big Sight from May 8 to 10, 2025.

World Quantum Day 2023

Quantum information science, engineering, and technologies are advancing rapidly with growing public and private investments around the world. Applications of quantum technologies for sensing, communication, and computing are expected to enable cutting-edge science and transform diverse sectors, including health, mobility, logistics, finance, energy, sustainability, and cybersecurity.

Symposium (May 23, 2022)

Inaugural Symposium of the General Incorporated Association Council for the Creation of New Industries through Quantum Technology

Founding Commemorative Symposium of the General Incorporated Association Council for the Creation of New Industries through Quantum Technology

World Quantum Day 2022

Quantum technology enables new approaches to sensing, communication, computing, and more. And now, public and private investments worldwide are driving advancements in hardware and software, and the development of essential component technologies critical for more powerful and useful systems.

Inaugural Symposium (September 1)