NanoQT Partners with Xanadu to Push the Boundaries of Quantum Research
Palo Alto, June 27, 2024 – Nanofiber Quantum Technologies, Inc. (NanoQT), Japan’s pioneering quantum hardware startup, has entered into a strategic partnership with Xanadu, the Canadian leader in photonic quantum computing, to expand quantum research and enhance Japan’s quantum ecosystem. This collaboration will focus on advancing quantum theory research, supporting the development of scalable and fault-tolerant quantum computing.
Xanadu, known for its groundbreaking work in photonic quantum computing and the development of the open-source quantum software PennyLane, partners with NanoQT to conduct collaborative research critical to building error-corrected, fault-tolerant quantum computers. By leveraging Xanadu’s expertise and innovative tools, NanoQT aims to push the boundaries of quantum technologies that integrate neutral atoms and photons via nanofiber-based Cavity QED (Quantum Electrodynamics).
“We are excited to have Xanadu as one of our first partners working to build on existing research and bring quantum technology to more people in Japan,” said Masashi Hirose, CEO of NanoQT.
The collaboration is expected to yield significant advancements in theoretical research and practical applications of quantum computing. Additionally, the partnership will support educational initiatives in Japanese universities by providing access to advanced training resources and open-source software, fostering the development of the next generation of quantum scientists and engineers.
About Nanofiber Quantum Technologies (NanoQT)
Nanofiber Quantum Technologies (NanoQT) is Japan’s first startup dedicated to developing scalable quantum networks through a hybrid system combining neutral atoms and photons using nanofiber-based Cavity Quantum Electrodynamics (QED). NanoQT’s unique approach enables seamless integration of computational units into optical fiber, serving as quantum repeaters and interconnects for photonic and neutral-atom-based QPUs. Operating from Tokyo, Japan, and international locations in Palo Alto, CA, and College Park, MD, NanoQT is at the forefront of innovation in quantum processing and communications.
About Xanadu
Xanadu is a Canadian quantum computing company with the mission to build quantum computers that are useful and available to people everywhere. Founded in 2016, Xanadu is a global leader in both quantum hardware and software, including the open-source software library PennyLane, which is instrumental in quantum computing research and application development. Visit www.xanadu.ai or follow on X @XanaduAI.
