Deloitte Tohmatsu Group has entered into a strategic collaboration with QuEra Computing Inc., a US quantum computer development company, with the aim of developing the quantum industry in Japan. This collaboration will be further strengthened by a capital alliance with QuEra through Deloitte Tohmatsu Financial Advisory LLC, and will promote the development, penetration, and social implementation of quantum solutions in collaboration with players in industry and academia.
Quantum technology is expected to bring innovation to society and industry in a wide range of areas, such as by enabling computers to process information and perform calculations in a matter of months or hours, which would otherwise take hundreds or thousands of years. Recent technological advances have made practical application of quantum technology a reality, and Japan must keep up with the rest of the world and prepare for the revolution in quantum technology. With this in mind, the two companies will broaden their scope in terms of technology awareness and human resource development, and will carry out the following activities in Japan to accelerate efforts in industry, academia, and startups.
Jointly promote awareness of quantum computing technology.
Create infrastructure and opportunities to develop quantum human resources.
Create collaborative research with academia.
Create use cases in collaboration with industry.
Create and foster quantum startups.
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QuEra is leading the development and commercialization of quantum computers using neutral atoms, which are widely recognized as a promising quantum computing method. Based in Boston and based on pioneering research from Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology, QuEra operates the world’s largest publicly accessible quantum computer, which is available in both major public clouds and on-premise distribution. When QuEra received investment from Google Quantum AI in October 2024, the company stated that it would accelerate the evolution of its quantum technology, including the development of quantum error correction functions required to realize quantum computing and the provision of new functions in line with the company’s strategic roadmap. QuEra also has a strong presence in Japan. For example, last year, the company partnered with the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology to provide and operate a 256-qubit gate-based neutral atom quantum computer, thereby increasing its momentum in the Japanese market.
Deloitte Tohmatsu is a comprehensive professional group with a total of 21,000 employees, providing specialized services in all business fields. We are also actively working to create innovation, and have established a hub function at the Deloitte Tohmatsu Innovation Park in Marunouchi, Tokyo, where various companies and organizations, including startups, gather to share and demonstrate innovative technologies and business solutions. In the field of quantum computing, we are promoting the development of use cases by gathering the knowledge of experts in technical fields and industries. We also provide research and analysis of the quantum industry and market for companies, support for planning and conception of quantum business development, technology advisory including demonstration and implementation support, and other consulting services at the execution stage. Furthermore, we aim to form an ecosystem that promotes the social implementation of quantum technology with Japanese industrial, academic, and government players at the earliest in the world, and this activity will make a big step forward in this effort.
The use of quantum computers is expected to make it possible to create solutions to social issues that were previously impossible in a wide range of industries, including resources and energy, public sector, life sciences and healthcare, finance, TMT, manufacturing, and consumer, and across industries. Deloitte Tohmatsu and QuEra will not only promote quantum innovation and develop solutions tailored to real-world issues, but will also leverage their respective strengths to contribute to strengthening the foundation of Japan’s quantum ecosystem.
SOURCE: Deloitte
