Fujitsu and ANU Collaborate to Bring World-Class Quantum Computing to Australia: Driving Local Innovation and Talent Development

Fujitsu and the Australian National University (ANU) have partnered to introduce advanced quantum computing technology to Australia. A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed to promote innovation and cultivate local talent in this field.

Fujitsu Australia Limited and The Australian National University in Canberra have agreed to work together to create a top-notch quantum research facility in Australia. This partnership will allow industry professionals, government officials, researchers, academics, and students in the country to benefit from this facility. The goal is to establish a center for quantum research and potentially develop a quantum computer on site.

In support of Australia's National Quantum Strategy, which aims to enhance the country's quantum research and industry to be globally competitive, the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) outlines a strategic partnership between Fujitsu and a top Australian university. The agreement focuses on leveraging quantum technologies for the advancement of local businesses and the worldwide community.

Graeme Beardsell, who is the Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer of Fujitsu in Oceania, stated that the company is focusing on innovation in the field of computing. By investing in quantum research and forming strategic partnerships, such as with ANU, Fujitsu is positioning itself as a leader in the global competition to create the first fault-tolerant quantum computer. This initiative goes beyond just technology and aims to unleash a new era of innovation.

Australia is dedicated to leading in the field of quantum technology, and Fujitsu is actively contributing to this goal. Rather than just creating these advancements, we are also sharing them, promoting teamwork, and trusting that the next big quantum discovery will arise from a worldwide community of talented individuals working together to create beneficial technology.

In a partnership with Fujitsu, researchers and educators at ANU will be able to use Fujitsu's quantum systems and simulators in Japan. Fujitsu, in collaboration with RIKEN, aims to unveil a 256-qubit quantum computer by March 2025 and a quantum computer with up to 1000 qubits by the fiscal year 2026. This will solidify ANU's continuous access to the most advanced quantum technology available.

In the new partnership, ANU will create educational materials and courses that focus on using Fujitsu's quantum technologies to enhance research efforts in quantum computing.

Plans to develop quantum computers at a physical location

Along with sharing knowledge, the project will work towards installing a quantum computer at ANU to support local researchers, as well as government and industry professionals, in building their skills in quantum computing.

The quantum computer located on-site will allow Australian professionals to utilize new technologies in their research in areas such as cryptography, material science, and quantum simulations. This will provide them with the opportunity to conduct more advanced research locally.

Professor Lachlan Blackhall, who holds the position of Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation) at The Australian National University, expressed that the partnership with Fujitsu aligns with the university's goal of advancing education in new technologies such as quantum computing. This collaboration will contribute to the development of skilled quantum computing professionals in Australia.

ANU is looking forward to working with Fujitsu on a collaboration that will leverage the University's expertise in quantum optical physics and quantum algorithms. This partnership will not only strengthen the nation's focus on fundamental quantum physics but also enable the application of research findings to real-world opportunities in the quantum field.

Fujitsu has a strong knowledge and experience in the field of quantum technology, ranging from combining different platforms to

Fujitsu is working with RIKEN to create a 256-qubit and 1,000-qubit superconducting quantum computer within the next two years. Additionally, Fujitsu has been building up its quantum technology and knowledge.

– Hybrid quantum computing platform: This platform combines a 64-qubit superconducting quantum computer with a quantum simulator to address quantum bit errors. It uses a computing workload broker, an AI-based software that optimizes computing by automatically combining different computing resources and algorithms.

– Quantum applications: Fujitsu's research and development in quantum computing covers all technical areas, from quantum devices to platform software applications. They are actively working on developing new algorithms for chemistry calculations, financial systems, and drug discovery.

– Commercial quantum computer system: Japan's national Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) has ordered a gate-based superconducting quantum computer system from Fujitsu that is designed to scale to hundreds of qubits.

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