Fujitsu Limited and the Institute of Science Tokyo have announced the establishment of the Fujitsu Quantum and HPC Infrastructure Collaborative Research Cluster. This initiative aims to advance human resources development in quantum hardware technology within Japan.
The collaborative research cluster is part of Fujitsu's Small Research Lab program and utilizes the Science Tokyo Collaborative Research Cluster System. It is supported by the Open Innovation Office of the Center for Innovation Management. The cluster will expand research beyond traditional high-performance computing (HPC) to include quantum hardware.
Through this partnership, Fujitsu and Science Tokyo aim to enhance their technological capabilities by focusing on quantum hardware design, manufacturing, control, and evaluation technologies. The initiative also seeks to cultivate talent for next-generation quantum computing platforms and explore new research areas that integrate HPC and quantum technologies.
Quantum computers are anticipated to revolutionize various industries, including materials development, drug discovery, finance, and manufacturing. However, developing practical quantum computers requires a significant number of quantum bits operated with high precision. This development necessitates a continuous supply of highly specialized personnel skilled in quantum hardware design, manufacturing, control, and evaluation.
The research and development in quantum hardware face challenges due to the need for extensive research infrastructure, such as advanced quantum bit chip facilities, large-scale cryocoolers, and quantum bit control devices. Consequently, the number of personnel engaged in this field's R&D is limited globally.
Fujitsu and Science Tokyo have previously collaborated on establishing next-generation computing platforms and expanding the social application of such technologies. This new collaborative research cluster builds on that foundation by incorporating quantum hardware research and talent development initiatives.
The cluster will operate from two primary locations: the Quantum Theme Hub at the Ookayama Campus in Tokyo, focusing on quantum computer control technology, and the HPC Theme Hub at the Yokohama Campus, focusing on next-generation computing platform technologies for AI and HPC applications.
Key initiatives of the research cluster include joint research on quantum computer control and calibration technologies, aiming to establish control technologies for high quantum operation fidelity. The cluster will also focus on developing efficient quantum gate calibration technologies using AI.
The initiative will provide theoretical education on quantum computers and offer practical training opportunities aligned with actual R&D processes. This aims to foster talent with systematic and practical expertise in quantum hardware technology.
Fujitsu and Science Tokyo plan to continue promoting talent development and R&D in quantum hardware technology through this collaborative research cluster. By combining HPC technology with quantum technology, they aim to create new fusion research areas and establish next-generation computing platform technologies that integrate classical and quantum computing.
The partnership seeks to strengthen Japan's competitiveness in quantum technology by accelerating the social implementation and industrial application of quantum computing through industry-academia collaboration.
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