PsiQuantum, the University of Tokyo, and Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation have announced a joint initiative to support quantum workforce development in Japan. The collaboration focuses on education, training, and applied research in fault-tolerant quantum computing, an area gaining importance as the technology moves closer to industrial deployment.
The program is supported by Japan’s New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) under its Post-5G Information and Communication Systems initiative, scheduled to run from 2025 to 2027. The effort reflects broader national priorities to strengthen capabilities in next-generation computing technologies and ensure a skilled workforce to support future innovation.
As global interest in quantum computing accelerates, demand for specialized talent is rising across both academia and industry. The partnership brings together complementary expertise from the three organizations. PsiQuantum contributes its experience in fault-tolerant quantum computing and related software tools, the University of Tokyo leads curriculum development and academic training, and Mitsubishi Chemical provides industrial use cases, particularly in chemistry and materials science.
As part of the initiative, the partners have launched a six-month training program aimed at professionals from both the private sector and academia. More than 80 participants from over 20 companies operating in Japan have already enrolled. The program covers foundational concepts in quantum computing, with a focus on fault-tolerant systems, and introduces participants to real-world applications across industries.
Participants will also gain hands-on experience with advanced tools, including Construct, PsiQuantum’s platform designed for developing and optimizing algorithms for fault-tolerant quantum computing. The training is structured to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application, preparing participants to work with emerging quantum technologies.
Future phases of the collaboration will extend beyond training into joint research and development. Over the next two years, the partners plan to explore applications in chemistry and materials science, with the goal of advancing solutions that could eventually be deployed on fault-tolerant quantum computers.
Victor Peng, Interim CEO of PsiQuantum, said that preparing a skilled workforce is essential to fully realize the potential of quantum computing once commercial systems become available. Representatives from the University of Tokyo and Mitsubishi Chemical also emphasized the importance of linking academic research with industrial challenges to accelerate innovation.
