Fujitsu and Delft University of Technology Forge Partnership for Quantum Computing Advancements

Jan 31, 2024: Fujitsu and Delft University of Technology have joined forces to establish the Fujitsu Advanced Computing Lab Delft at Delft University of Technology, a collaborative space dedicated to advancing quantum computing technologies. This initiative is part of the Fujitsu Small Research Lab, which fosters collaboration between Fujitsu researchers and global technology incubators.

The newly established Advanced Computing Lab will be located at QuTech, a renowned quantum technology research institute formed through the collaboration of Delft University of Technology and the Netherlands Organization for Applied Scientific Research. The primary objective of this collaboration is to expedite the research and development of diamond-spin quantum computing, a technology that Fujitsu and Delft University have been jointly exploring since October 2020.

The partners aim to further progress the development of practical quantum applications, focusing on innovative fluid simulation technologies that leverage quantum computing in the realm of computational fluid dynamics. This field poses ongoing challenges due to the large-scale and intricate computations involved.

Vivek Mahajan, SEVP, CTO and CPO at Fujitsu Limited, expressed optimism about the collaboration, stating, “Strengthening our collaboration with Delft University of Technology offers a chance to unlock new possibilities in quantum. With Fujitsu’s top-class technologies and talented researchers from one of the world’s leading institutions in this exciting field, we can further work toward potential breakthroughs in quantum hardware development, while nurturing a new generation of innovators.”

The lab is expected to deepen existing collaborations on diamond-spin qubit technology, which Fujitsu and Delft University of Technology have been jointly researching for the past three years. Their efforts have yielded notable results, including the realization of the world’s first fault-tolerant operation of spin qubits in a diamond quantum processor using the diamond NV center method.

Prof. Tim van der Hagen, Rector Magnificus/President of the Executive Board at Delft University of Technology, emphasized the institution’s commitment to advancing quantum technology solutions: “At Delft University of Technology, we develop and deliver technology-driven, innovative solutions to societal problems and explore potential applications of quantum computers in a broad range of fields.”

The Fujitsu Advanced Computing Lab Delft is poised to become a leading industry-academia research and development center in Japan and the Netherlands, driving collaboration and talent development for solutions to societal challenges using advanced computing technologies.