Tokyo, JAPAN, October 20 2025 -- QuEra Computing Inc. (“QuEra”) today announced that it has been selected for funding under the “Post-5G Information and Communication Systems Infrastructure Enhancement R&D Project,” administered by Japan’s New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO).

QuEra's efforts in this project will span a three-year period from fiscal 2025 to fiscal 2027, with the aim of strengthening research and development capabilities in Japan and promoting international expansion through this grant.

Project Overview

The project directly supports QuEra’s mission to industrialize neutral-atom quantum computers by 2030. Research and development will be pursued in two key thrusts:

1. Development of Critical Components and Manufacturing Processes

The project will focus on essential enabling technologies, including high-precision laser systems, optical components, and ultra-high vacuum systems. In collaboration with leading supply vendors in Japan and worldwide, QuEra will establish scalable and stable manufacturing processes essential for neutral-atom quantum computers.

2. System-Level Hardware and Software R&D

QuEra will advance the development of hardware capable of supporting systems with hundreds to thousands of qubits, while simultaneously designing control software and algorithms. These efforts will enable scalable, high-performance quantum computers with applications that extend beyond basic science to transformative use cases in manufacturing, energy optimization, financial modeling, and pharmaceutical development.

Takuya Kitagawa, President of QuEra, stated: “This support from NEDO marks a significant milestone in QuEra’s long-term growth strategy and roadmap toward the industrialization of quantum computing. With a clear goal of bringing neutral-atom quantum computers to industry by 2030, this grant will allow us to strengthen our R&D footprint and talent base in Japan while deepening collaborations with both domestic and global partners. In particular, we aim to leverage Japan’s world-class strengths in precision manufacturing, materials science, and systems engineering, and integrate them into a global technology ecosystem. Through this effort, we intend to establish a complete value chain—from critical hardware components to software implementation—enabling not only scientific research but also practical applications across manufacturing, energy, finance, and healthcare, thereby enhancing industrial competitiveness in Japan and worldwide.”