Quantum Innovation Exchange

May 22, 2025

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DATE & TIME
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM (CDT)

LOCATION
mHUB
1623 W Fulton St
Chicago, IL 60612

COST
Free

REGISTRATION
Required

  • OVERVIEW

Following recent visits to Japan from the State of Illinois and the City of Chicago, JETRO is leading a delegation of 29 Japanese companies to Illinois to learn more about its emerging quantum tech ecosystem.

JETRO will host a J-Bridge pitch and networking event for the delegation on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 from 4pm - 7pm to conclude the two-day visit.

The event will feature pitch presentations from four Japanese companies in the delegation as well as five Chicago-based startups.

This is a unique opportunity to learn about quantum technologies being developed in Japan and Illinois.

After the pitches, there will be ample time to network with the delegation and attendees to encourage future collaboration.

Light refreshments and appetizers will be provided.


Details subject to change.


AGENDA

  • 4:00 – 4:05 PM | Welcome Remarks
  • 4:05 – 4:15 PM | J-Bridge & Delegation Overview
  • 4:15 – 5:15 PM | Pitches from Chicago & Japanese Quantum-Tech Companies
  • 5:15 – 7:00 PM | Networking Reception


PRESENTING CHICAGO COMPANIES

  • qBraid
    Democratizes quantum computing with a platform for CPU, GPU, and QPU deployment.
  • InfleQtion
  • Commercializes atom-based quantum products for sensing and computing applications.
  • MemQ
  • Develops quantum repeaters for distributing photonic qubits across telecom infrastructure.
  • K1 Semiconductors
  • K1 is a semiconductor manufacturing company working to commercialize their patent pending wafer spalling (splitting) technology in the SiC (silicon carbide) space.
  • staC12
    Integrated diamond platform that enables the practical adoption of diamond in semiconductor and quantum applications.

 

PRESENTING JAPANESE COMPANIES


JAPANESE DELEGATION MEMBERS