Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and Yaqumo Inc. Sign Letter of Intent for Strategic Collaboration in Quantum Technologies
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Insider Brief Yaqumo and Indian Institute of Science signed a Letter of Intent to explore collaboration across quantum computing, hardware, photonics, software, and systems engineering as Japan and India deepen bilateral cooperation in quantum technologies. The agreement aligns with recent government-level initiatives between Japan and India, including a May 2026 quantum science and technology cooperation framework and the broader India-Japan Digital Partnership 2.0 focused on emerging technologies. The collaboration will examine the use of Yaqumo’s quantum systems and hardware for research, validation, demonstrations, and future industrial applications in India while supporting the goals of India’s National Quantum Mission. PRESS RELEASE — Yaqumo Inc. (“Yaqumo”), a Japan-based quantum technology company, today announced that it has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, India, to explore strategic collaboration in the field of quantum technologies. This LoI aligns with the growing momentum of quantum cooperation between Japan and India, including the “Letter of Intent on Quantum Science, Technology, and Innovation” signed on 4 May 2026 in New Delhi between the Cabinet Office of Japan and the Department of Science and Technology (DST) of the Republic of India. The collaboration is also aligned with the direction of advanced technology cooperation outlined in the “India-Japan Digital Partnership 2.0” signed between the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) of Japan and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) of India, which includes research and development cooperation in emerging technology areas such as quantum computing. Through this collaboration, IISc and Yaqumo will explore cooperation across a broad range of quantum technology domains, including quantum hardware, photonics and optical control technologies, quantum systems engineering, quantum software, and applications, with a view toward advancing both research and development and industrialization. The Parties will also explore the utilization of quantum systems and related hardware technologies being developed by Yaqumo for research, validation, demonstration, and future industrial applications in India. Furthermore, this collaboration is aligned with the important role played by IISc within India’s National Quantum Mission (NQM) in advancing quantum science and technology research and fostering the broader quantum ecosystem, and aims to contribute to the acceleration of research and development, industrialization, and future societal deployment of quantum technologies in both India and Japan.
Matt Swayne LinkedIn With a several-decades long background in journalism and communications, Matt Swayne has worked as a science communicator for an R1 university for more than 12 years, specializing in translating high tech and deep tech for the general audience. He has served as a writer, editor and analyst at The Quantum Insider since its inception. In addition to his service as a science communicator, Matt also develops courses to improve the media and communications skills of scientists and has taught courses. matt@thequantuminsider.com Share this article: