Participating institutions

The JST COI-NEXT Center of Innovation for Sustainable Quantum AI (SQAI) was launched in 2022. Under the vision of “A Future Pioneered by Sustainable AI through the Co-Creation of Quantum Software, HPC, and Simulation Technologies,” the center brings together research members with diverse expertise and values, local governments, and a wide range of companies involved in areas from quantum device and software development to social implementation and services.
The center aims to advance quantum machine learning and quantum simulations, integrating them through quantum embedding and quantum optimization technologies to create a sustainable quantum AI infrastructure that combines quantum computers and HPC.

The University of Tokyo
Graduate School of Science
Professor
Project Leader
Research and Development Project 3 “Quantum Embedding” Leader

Keio University is recognized as one of Japan’s leading institutions in industry-academia collaborative research in the field of quantum optimization. Building on this strong track record, we are focusing on research and development in quantum optimization based on various quantum computing technologies, as well as advancing quantum AI, quantum HPC, and quantum embedding technologies.
With the robust industry-academia and regional collaboration among SQAI partner companies and Kawasaki City, we are committed to tackling the ambitious goals outlined in the Quantum Future Society Vision. Achieving the long-term evolution of quantum technology requires earnest collaboration with a diverse range of stakeholders.
To companies considering joining SQAI, we warmly invite you to reach out and explore opportunities to collaborate with us.

Keio University
Faculty of Science and Technology
Professor
Research and Development Project 4 “Quantum Optimization” Leader

RIKEN contributes to the creation of a quantum AI infrastructure, the mission of SQAI, by leveraging the supercomputer “Fugaku” in the co-creation of quantum computing, HPC, and simulation technologies. In particular, we focus on three key areas among the five research and development challenges: advancing quantum simulation development, innovating quantum embedding technologies, and conducting integrated research and development on the quantum HPC infrastructure. Collaborating with SQAI partner companies, we aim to pioneer a future driven by sustainable quantum AI.

Institute of Physical and Chemical Research RIKEN
Center for Computational Science （R-CCS）
Team Leader

At the OIST Center for Quantum Technologies, we conduct cutting-edge research on various themes within quantum science and technology. In collaboration with the Center of Innovation for Sustainable Quantum AI, we leverage OIST’s strength in advanced fundamental research to pursue progressive studies in quantum machine learning, quantum simulation, and optimization, aiming for the exploration of new principles and their technological applications.
Through collaboration with companies involved in a wide range of activities, from development to social implementation and services, we aim to bridge groundbreaking fundamental research with technological development and societal application. Our goal is to drive the development and implementation of sustainable quantum AI technologies.

Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University
OIST Center for Quantum Technologies
Professor

Researchers from the University of Tokyo and the University of Chicago will collaborate to investigate both fundamental and practical aspects of quantum information science and technology. Their efforts will center on hybrid quantum-classical algorithms, quantum optimization, machine learning, and advanced techniques for quantum error mitigation and correction, while also developing reliable hardware for quantum sensing, transduction, simulation, and computation, all aimed at pushing the boundaries of quantum applications in real-world settings.

University of Chicago
Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering 教授