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The tech giant and the university have signed a memorandum of understanding, with the eventual aim of building an on-campus quantum computer.
Fujitsu announced today (4 July) that it had signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Australian National University to create a quantum research centre and the “ambition” to build a quantum computer on the university campus.
The aim is to give researchers, academics, professionals, and students access to cutting-edge research facilities, in alignment with the National Quantum Strategy released by the federal government in May of this year.
As part of the partnership, ANU academics will gain access to Fujitsu’s quantum computing infrastructure in Japan, allowing the university to use those resources to develop and create local training and teaching materials.
Professor Lachlan Blackhall, deputy vice-chancellor (research and innovation) at ANU, said the MOU would help boost the local workforce in the area.
“This collaboration with Fujitsu complements and builds on the ANU mission to further higher education on emerging technologies, including quantum computing, and will help to foster the growth of a talented pool of quantum computing professionals in Australia,” Blackhall said in a statement.
“ANU is excited to see this collaboration with Fujitsu, which promises to build on the university’s strengths in quantum optical physics and quantum algorithms. More broadly, this dynamic collaboration and the work taking place as part of it will help grow the nation’s commitment to fundamental quantum physics, which is absolutely vital if we are to harness the incredible potential of research and apply it to real-world opportunities for the quantum world.”
Fujitsu’s Graeme Beardsell, executive vice president and CEO for the Asia-Pacific region, said the partnership was part of the company’s “race to develop the world’s first fault-tolerant quantum computer”.
“This is about more than just technology; it’s about unlocking the next wave of innovation,” Beardsell said.
“Australia’s commitment to quantum leadership is clear, and Fujitsu is playing our part. We’re not just developing these technologies; we’re sharing them, fostering collaboration, and believing that the next quantum breakthrough will come from a global, connected network of brilliant minds who are focused on developing technology for good.”
David Hollingworth has been writing about technology for over 20 years, and has worked for a range of print and online titles in his career. He is enjoying getting to grips with cyber security, especially when it lets him talk about Lego.
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