Infleqtion’s Shunkai neutral atom Quantum Computer now operational - W.Media

Infleqtion, a global provider of neutral-atom solutions for quantum computing, networking, sensing, and security, has launched Japan’s first operational neutral-atom full-stack quantum computer. The system, referred to as “Shunkai”, is initially expected to operate with approximately 50 qubits, with plans to scale to around 500 qubits as development progresses.The project supports a research team led by Professor Kenji Ohmori at the Institute for Molecular Science (IMS), part of the National Institutes of Natural Sciences. Infleqtion was selected by the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) for its Quantum Moonshot program that aims to enable the transition from research and development to an operational full-stack quantum computing platform.“This milestone marks a pivotal moment for Japan’s quantum ambitions as well as Infleqtion’s role in advancing production-ready quantum platforms at scale,” said Pranav Gokhale, Chief Technology Officer at Infleqtion. “Bringing a full-stack quantum system into production operation is a meaningful step toward fault-tolerant quantum computing that also serves as strong validation of neutral-atom architecture. Our quantum processing unit delivers the programmability, scalability and fidelity control that next-generation systems demand.”As part of the next phase of the Ohmori Moonshot project that began in April 2026, the IMS team will focus on improving system integration, stability, and scalability, with the goal of realizing a high-performance neutral-atom fault-tolerant quantum computer with up to 10,000 physical qubits and quantum error detection and correction capabilities.The system is also expected to be made available to external users to support the development of applications and advance quantum error correction research across academia and industry.Research And Markets expects the global quantum computing market to reach an estimated US$ 7.7 billion by 2031, at a Compounded Average Growth Rate (CAGR) of 36.8 percent from 2025 to 2031. “The quantum computing market in Japan is also forecasted to witness strong growth over the forecast period. The major drivers for this market are the growing need for high-performance computing and the rising demand for quantum computing solutions from various industries,” it says. Meanwhile, according to Grand View Horizon, Japan’s quantum computing market generated a revenue of US$ 84.7 million in 2025, and is expected to reach US$ 555.5 million by 2033. It further expects the market to grow at a CAGR of 27 percent from 2026 to 2033.Listen to latest: Data Center Talent in Thailand: Building the Next Digital Workforce | EP 69by Jan Yongby Brendyn Lotzby Deborah Greyby Conor McNevinYou have successfully subscribed.We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.