Project for integrated use of quantum computers and supercomputers

RIKEN has been selected, in partnership with SoftBank Corp. to carry out a project for the "Research and Development of quantum-supercomputers hybrid platform for exploration of uncharted computable capabilities" as part of the Research and Development Project of the Enhanced Infrastructures for Post-5G Information and Communication Systems by the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. In cooperation with SoftBank Corp., RIKEN plans to promote research and development of a platform that will connect supercomputers and quantum computers with the aim to promote the early commercialization of quantum computers.