Deloitte Tohmatsu announces Strategic Collaboration with US-based QuEra to Accelerate Quantum Innovations in Japan

25 February, 2025

Deloitte Tohmatsu Group (hereinafter referred to as “Deloitte Tohmatsu”) has started working with QuEra Computing Inc. (hereinafter referred to as “QuEra”), the US-based quantum computer developer, to further advance the quantum industry in Japan. The collaboration, reinforced by an investment in QuEra by Deloitte Tohmatsu Financial Advisory LLC, a group company of Deloitte Tohmatsu, aim to drive innovation among business and academic players in the field.

Quantum technology will be able to process and solve problems beyond the ability of classical computers, shortening what may take hundreds and thousands of years to mere months and hours. The technology is seen as a driver of extensive transformation in society and businesses. As recent advancements in quantum technology have made its practical use more of a reality, Japan and the rest of the world need to be ready for the quantum transformation. Recognizing this, Deloitte Tohmatsu and QuEra have agreed to join hands in raising awareness of the technology, developing subject matter experts, and promoting innovation among businesses, academia, and startups.

Joint initiatives will cover the following areas:

1. Working together to raise awareness of quantum computing technology
2. Creating foundations and opportunities for developing quantum experts
3. Conducting joint research with academic institutions
4. Collaborating with businesses to develop use cases
5. Launching and supporting quantum startups

Photo taken in front of the neutral-atom quantum computer of QuEra. Masayoshi Terabe (right), Head of Quantum Technology of Deloitte Tohmatsu Group; Yoshihiro Maeda (middle), Chief Growth Officer of Deloitte Tohmatsu Group; Takuya Kitagawa (left), President of QuEra.

QuEra Computing is the leader in developer and provider of quantum computers using neutral atoms, a widely recognized and highly promising quantum computing modality. Based in the US city of Boston and built on pioneering research from Harvard University and MIT, QuEra operates the world’s largest publicly accessible quantum computer, available over a major public cloud and for on-premises delivery. After securing investments by Google in October 2024, QuEra committed itself to accelerating technological advancements in the neutral atom space, such as developing quantum error correction capabilities needed to deliver quantum computing solutions and delivering additional capabilities outlined in QuEra’s strategic roadmap. QuEra also established presence in Japan, highlighted by its recent partnership with AIST to deliver and manage a 256-qubit gate-based neutral-atom quantum computer, showcasing its growing traction in the Japanese market.
As a comprehensive professional services firm, Deloitte Tohmatsu has 21,000 professionals who offer specialized services in all fields of business. Committed to innovation, the firm operates Deloitte Tohmatsu Innovation Park in Marunouchi, Tokyo, as a hub where start-ups and corporations get together to share and experiment innovative technologies and business solutions. Deloitte Tohmatsu has also been developing quantum use cases, leveraging insights in different technological fields, sectors, and businesses. The firm also helps corporations with 1) research and analysis of the quantum business and market; 2) business development related to quantum computer; 3) quantum technology advisory services, including support for testing and deployment of the technology; and 4) consulting services in the execution stage. The firm’s vision is to establish a quantum ecosystem among businesses, academia, and the public sector in Japan. The collaboration with QuEra is expected to help achieve its aspiration of making quantum a reality in Japan faster than any other place in the world.

Quantum computer is expected to enable previously impossible solutions to some of the social challenges in and across sectors including resources and energy, public sector, life sciences and healthcare, financial services, telecommunications/media/technologies (TMT), manufacturing, and consumers. Together, Deloitte Tohmatsu and QuEra are advancing quantum innovation and developing solutions tailored to real-world challenges, leveraging each partner’s strengths to fortify the foundation of Japan’s quantum ecosystem.