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

Fujitsu and the Australian National University (ANU) have partnered to bring advanced quantum computing technology to Australia. The Memorandum of Understanding between the two organizations aims to promote innovation and nurture local talent in the

Fujitsu Australia Limited and The Australian National University in Canberra have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on creating a cutting-edge quantum research facility in Australia. This partnership aims to establish a center for quantum research and potentially develop a quantum computer on site. Professionals, researchers, academics, and students in the industry and government sectors will have access to this facility in the near future.

In line with Australia's National Quantum Strategy, which aims to support and develop the country's quantum research and industry to be competitive on a global scale, the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) outlines a strategic partnership between Fujitsu and one of Australia's top universities. This partnership aims to leverage quantum technologies for the advancement of local businesses and the global community, with a focus on long-term opportunities and applications.

Graeme Beardsell, who is the EVP and Chief Executive Officer Oceania at Fujitsu, stated that Fujitsu is focused on innovating for the future of computing. Their investment in quantum research, along with partnerships such as with ANU, positions them as leaders in the global competition to create the world's first fault-tolerant quantum computer. This initiative goes beyond 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. Instead of just working on these technologies alone, we are also collaborating with others and sharing our knowledge, with the belief that the next big advancement in quantum technology will emerge from a worldwide network of talented individuals focused on creating technology that benefits society.

Fujitsu and ANU are partnering up to give researchers and academics at ANU access to Fujitsu's quantum systems and simulators in Japan. Fujitsu, in collaboration with RIKEN, has plans to launch a 256-qubit quantum computer in March 2025 and a quantum computer with up to 1000 qubits in fiscal year 2026, ensuring that ANU remains at the forefront of quantum technology advancements.

ANU and Fujitsu are partnering to create teaching and training materials that will be centered on utilizing Fujitsu's quantum technologies. This partnership aims to enhance the research methods and strategies in the field of quantum computing.

Goals to develop quantum computers on location

Apart from sharing knowledge, the project will also work to establish a quantum computer at ANU to support local researchers, as well as government and industry professionals, in gaining skills in quantum computing.

The quantum computer located on-site will give Australian professionals the opportunity to use new local technologies for conducting complex research in areas such as cryptography, material science, and quantum simulations.

Professor Lachlan Blackhall, who serves as the Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Research and Innovation at The Australian National University, expressed that the partnership with Fujitsu aligns with ANU's goal of advancing education in emerging technologies, such as quantum computing. This collaboration aims to support the development of a skilled workforce in quantum computing within 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 contribute to the advancement of fundamental quantum physics in Australia, which is crucial for unlocking the potential of quantum research and its applications in various industries.

Fujitsu's knowledge and experience in quantum technology ranges from combination platforms to systems used in businesses.

Fujitsu is working on developing a superconducting quantum computer with RIKEN that will have 256-qubits and eventually 1,000-qubits in the next two years. Additionally, Fujitsu has also gained knowledge and experience in quantum technologies.

– Hybrid quantum computing platform: A hybrid platform that integrates a 64-qubit superconducting quantum computer with a quantum simulator to address quantum bit errors in existing quantum computers. This is achieved through a computing workload broker, an AI-driven software that optimizes computing by combining different computing resources and algorithms automatically.

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

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

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