Strengthening the Quantum Sectors of UK and US through Collaborative Efforts
The United States is forging alliances with peer nations to accelerate the advancement of quantum knowledge, with a focus on promoting quantum supply chains. Among the countries building industry technology roadmaps for quantum are the United States and Japan, marking the second cooperative agreement on quantum research for the U.S.
Beyond the well-known UK-US and US-Japan collaborations, international alliances and partnerships are driving quantum information science and technology globally.
One such partnership is between Quantinuum and Mitsui, based in Japan and the Asia-Pacific region. This strategic alliance aims to deliver quantum computing technologies, develop applications such as energy and precision medicine, and train quantum developers across the region, including Qatar.
Another alliance is between IQM Quantum Computers and TOYO Corporation in Japan. This partnership promotes the adoption of quantum computing in Japan, with a focus on on-premises superconducting quantum systems and talent development to meet national quantum strategy goals.
The Technology Innovation Institute (TII) in the UAE has partnered with Quantinuum, granting TII access to advanced quantum computing systems to enhance quantum algorithm research.
In the realm of digital assets and blockchain-based protections, 01 Communique has formed an alliance with a Quantum-native Crypto Foundation. This collaboration aims to address quantum threats to cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum by developing quantum-safe digital assets.
At a regional level, Europe hosts multiple startups and initiatives pushing quantum advancements amid investment challenges. Notable examples include Alice & Bob and Pasqal. Despite these challenges, European quantum initiatives are experiencing acquisitions by US firms, underscoring evolving transatlantic quantum engagement dynamics.
The United States and the United Kingdom are also crafting liberalized trade rules for quantum and developing voluntary technology standards. Furthermore, they are jointly funding quantum R&D to further promote quantum supply chains.
These collaborations illustrate a trend toward multinational partnerships involving companies, research institutes, and governments across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and beyond. These partnerships foster technology development, application, talent cultivation, and security solutions in quantum information science.
- The Technology Innovation Institute (TII) in the UAE is collaborating with Quantinuum to access advanced quantum computing systems, enhancing quantum algorithm research.
- In Japan, IQM Quantum Computers and TOYO Corporation have formed a partnership to promote the adoption of quantum computing, focusing on on-premises superconducting quantum systems and talent development.
- Beyond the US-Japan and UK-US collaborations, Quantinuum and Mitsui, based in Japan and the Asia-Pacific region, have an alliance aimed at delivering quantum computing technologies and training quantum developers across the region, including Qatar.
- In the digital assets sector, 01 Communique has joined forces with a Quantum-native Crypto Foundation to address quantum threats to cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum by developing quantum-safe digital assets. The partnership aims to provide quantum-safe protections for blockchain-based assets.
