Japan-U.S. Quantum Innovation Exchange at Quantum World Congress 2026
Aug 06, 2026
Date & Time
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM (ET)
Location
The Hotel at the University of Maryland (Quantum World Congress Venue)
7777 Baltimore Avenue, College Park, MD 20740
Cost
Free
Registration
Required
- A networking, pitch, and business matching event connecting Japanese and U.S. quantum ecosystem stakeholders.
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Overview
JETRO, G-QuAT, Q-STAR, and NEDO will host the Japan-U.S. Quantum Innovation Exchange as a side event of Quantum World Congress 2026.
The event will bring together Japanese and U.S. stakeholders for startup pitches, networking, and pre-arranged one-on-one business matching meetings. Participants will include startups, research organizations, corporations, investors, and ecosystem partners. Additional participating companies and organizations will be announced as they are confirmed.
Agenda
2:00 – 2:05 PM | Welcome Remarks
2:05 – 2:10 PM | Overview of Japan's Quantum Ecosystem
2:10 – 3:00 PM | Pitches from Japanese and U.S. Quantum Technology Companies
3:00 – 5:00 PM | Networking Reception & Pre-arranged One-on-One Meetings
Featured Japanese Quantum Startups
· JIJ Inc. - Decision intelligence and optimization company applying quantum, mathematical optimization, and computation technologies.
· LQUOM, Inc. - Developer of quantum communication, quantum repeater, and quantum internet technologies.
· Nanofiber Quantum Technologies, Inc. - Developer of cavity-QED-based quantum interconnects and networking technologies for scalable quantum computing.
· OptQC Corp. - Developer of optical quantum computing technologies and photonic quantum computing infrastructure.
· Quanmatic Inc. - Provider of quantum computing and mathematical optimization solutions for industrial applications.
· QuEL, Inc. - Developer of quantum computer control hardware and middleware technologies originating from Osaka University.
· Yaqumo Inc. - Developer of neutral-atom quantum computing hardware designed for scalable and fault-tolerant systems.
Why Attend
· Meet leading Japanese quantum startups
· Connect with representatives from G-QuAT, Q-STAR, NEDO, and leading Japanese companies
· Explore R&D, investment and commercialization opportunities
· Participate in networking and pre-arranged one-on-one business matching meetings
· Identify collaboration opportunities with major Japanese corporations interested in quantum technology
Japan's Broader Quantum Ecosystem
In addition to the featured startups, stakeholders from major Japanese corporations, research organizations, G-QuAT, Q-STAR, and NEDO-related networks are expected to attend. U.S. quantum startups seeking partnerships, pilot projects, strategic investment, joint development, or commercialization opportunities with major Japanese companies are especially encouraged to participate.
· G-QuAT (AIST) – A research center of Japan's National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), advancing the convergence of quantum and AI technologies through hybrid computing, use case development, and ecosystem building to accelerate the social implementation of quantum technologies.
· Q-STAR – Industry alliance promoting the growth of quantum-related industries and business opportunities through collaboration among companies, universities, research institutions, and international partners.
· NEDO – Japan's public R&D funding and management organization supporting innovation, commercialization, and international collaboration in emerging technology fields, including quantum technologies and next-generation computing. NEDO also offers a unique program that enables collaboration with Japanese companies, provides free access to quantum computing resources, and offers opportunities to tackle more than 50 societal challenges in pursuit of a grand prize.
NEDO Prize for New Industrial and Innovative Technologies
Meet Us at Quantum World Congress 2026
We encourage all attendees to join the Japan-U.S. Quantum Innovation Exchange on September 22. If you are unable to attend the side event, please visit the Japan Pavilion during Quantum World Congress 2026 (September 23-25) to meet representatives from Japan's quantum ecosystem, including innovative Japanese quantum startups, and explore potential collaboration opportunities. We look forward to connecting with you either at the side event or during the main conference.
Registration
Registration Form: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/MMYmBX0Wtw
Registration Deadline: August 23, 2026, 11:59 PM (ET)
Contact Information
JETRO New York (Contact: Miho Horigome)
JETRO Chicago (Contact: Matt Feagley)
