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

Fujitsu and the Australian National University (ANU) have agreed to collaborate in bringing advanced quantum computing technology to Australia. The two organizations have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the goal

Fujitsu Australia Limited and The Australian National University (ANU) have signed an agreement to collaborate on creating a top-notch quantum research facility in Australia. This partnership aims to establish a center dedicated to quantum research and potentially develop a quantum computer on site. The facility will be available for use by industry professionals, government officials, researchers, academics, and students in the country.

In line with Australia's National Quantum Strategy, which aims to support and advance quantum research and industry in Australia to be globally competitive, the MoU establishes a strategic partnership between Fujitsu and a prominent Australian educational institution. This partnership is focused on leveraging quantum technologies for the benefit of local businesses and the global community.

Graeme Beardsell, who is the EVP and Chief Executive Officer of Fujitsu Oceania, mentioned that Fujitsu is focusing on innovating for the future of computing. By investing in quantum research and forming strategic partnerships, such as with ANU, Fujitsu is positioning itself as a leader in the worldwide competition to create the first fault-tolerant quantum computer. This endeavor is not just about technology, but also about enabling the next wave of innovation.

Australia is dedicated to leading in the field of quantum technology, and Fujitsu is actively contributing to this effort. Instead of just working on these advancements internally, we are also sharing our knowledge, encouraging cooperation, and trusting that the next major quantum breakthrough will emerge from a diverse and interconnected community of talented individuals working towards creating positive technological advancements.

In a partnership agreement, Fujitsu will give researchers and academics at ANU the opportunity to use Fujitsu's quantum systems and simulators in Japan. In order to promote more advancements, Fujitsu intends to launch a 256-qubit quantum computer in March 2025, in collaboration with RIKEN, and a quantum computer with up to 1000 qubits by fiscal year 2026. This will solidify ANU's continuous access to state-of-the-art quantum technology.

ANU and Fujitsu are partnering to create educational materials and training programs that will focus on utilizing Fujitsu's quantum technologies to enhance research in quantum computing.

Plans to develop and utilize quantum computers at a

Apart from sharing knowledge, the project will focus on establishing a quantum computer at ANU to support local researchers, government officials, and industry experts in gaining skills in quantum computing.

The quantum computer located on-site will give Australian professionals the opportunity to use new technologies in their local area. This will help them with their research in areas such as cryptography, material science, and quantum simulations.

According to Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation) Professor Lachlan Blackhall from The Australian National University, the partnership with Fujitsu aligns with ANU's goal of advancing education in new technologies such as quantum computing. This collaboration aims to support the development of a skilled workforce in quantum computing within Australia.

ANU is pleased to announce a partnership with Fujitsu that will leverage the University's expertise in quantum optical physics and quantum algorithms. This collaboration will contribute to the advancement of fundamental quantum physics in Australia and support the application of research in the quantum field to practical opportunities.

Fujitsu has knowledge and experience in quantum technology ranging from combining different platforms to developing systems for commercial use.

Fujitsu is working on creating a 256-qubit and 1,000-qubit superconducting quantum computer with RIKEN within the next two years. Fujitsu has also gained knowledge and skills in quantum technologies through this development process.

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

– Fujitsu is actively researching and developing quantum applications in various technical areas, such as quantum devices, platform software applications, and new algorithms for chemistry calculations, financial systems, and drug discovery.

– Japan's national Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) has placed an order for a gate-based superconducting quantum computer system from Fujitsu, which is designed to scale to hundreds of qubits.

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