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Japan\u2019s Q-STAR propels quantum technology\u2019s global impact, emphasising practical applications and prioritising collaboration and societal problem-solving.<\/h2>\n

Q-STAR<\/a> (Quantum STrategic industry Alliance for Revolution) was established in Japan in September 2021 to create new industries and business opportunities based on quantum technology. Its members come from various business sectors, including startups, small and medium-sized enterprises, large corporations, and academic institutions.<\/p>\n

Q-STAR proactively collaborates with organisations in diverse fields globally, transcending industry and corporate boundaries to develop the quantum technology-related business of the future.<\/p>\n

We have set five missions to achieve our goal:<\/p>\n

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  1. Build a society where the use of quantum is for everyone \u2014 by 2030, 5-10% of the population in major developed countries will be using quantum technology;<\/li>\n
  2. Promote the globalisation of quantum technology \u2014 advancing the progress and application of quantum technology through international co-operation alongside accelerating economic globalisation;<\/li>\n
  3. Support business opportunity creation by applying quantum technologies \u2014 support the participation of quantum vendors and users in the venture business market, expanding the scope of the quantum industry;<\/li>\n
  4. Promote the quantum industry by training human resources and widely disseminating information \u2014 developing a programme to recruit and train workers in quantum and related fields, making it clear that implementation of quantum is essential for the future; and<\/li>\n
  5. Promote industrialisation through the collaboration of industry, government, and academia collaboration \u2014 we propose a forum, Quantum United, for industry-government-academia collaboration for various countries<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    We emphasise more on creating business with quantum rather than academically researching quantum technology.<\/p>\n

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    How are quantum technologies applied so far?<\/h3>\n

    Our focus is not simply on the implementation of quantum technology but on its creation and the creation of a path to a future that includes peripheral industries. We believe that we can promote the social implementation of quantum by broadening the scope of our activities to include quantum-inspired technologies and hybrid environments with existing computer technologies.<\/p>\n

    Currently, Q-STAR has six subcommittees and eight working groups. Subcommittees are developing use cases, and working groups are giving helpful information to subcommittees. Q-STAR now has 87 members (as of November 2023), many of which are user companies. This is the most important feature of Q-STAR. These user companies proactively participate in the subcommittees with vendor companies to develop use cases.<\/p>\n

    To date, Q-STAR has discussed over 50 quantum-technology use cases, selected 16 of them to be followed up on as the next step, and made their industry roadmap.<\/p>\n

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    We use the quantum reference architecture model for industrialisation (QRAMI) as a tool for the standardisation of use cases. QRAMI was inspired by RAMI 4.0 as a model for viewing quantum business. It envisions the entire quantum-related domain on the three axes of domain, architecture, and technology, helping to develop quantum use cases. We aim to make it a global tool, a platform for common understanding, not only within Q-STAR but also with other industrial consortiums around
    \nthe globe.<\/p>\n

    In this way, putting use cases to practical use is the key to applying quantum technology to society faster. We expect to expand the technology to various industries, such as healthcare, finance, logistics, factories, transportation, etc.<\/p>\n

    The future of quantum technology<\/h3>\n

    The future we seek is to solve the present issues in society with quantum technology. We are trying to find ways to use quantum technology to solve these problems. Moreover, we aim to lead the world in quantum industry businesses and want to bring quantum technology to the lives of 5-10% of Japanese citizens in the near future.<\/p>\n

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    We consider the following as the main challenges to implementing the technology socially:<\/p>\n