Japan’s Q-STAR and Denmark’s NQCP Sign MOU to Advance Quantum Commercialization and Standardization

The Quantum STrategic industry Alliance for Revolution (Q-STAR) in Japan and the Novo Nordisk Foundation Quantum Computing Programme (NQCP) in Denmark have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance industry-driven collaboration in quantum technology. This agreement establishes a cooperative framework for advancing the global commercialization and societal implementation of quantum technologies. The MoU is intended to accelerate the transfer of quantum research into the industrial supply chain. The two organizations will focus on key areas of collaboration: conducting joint projects, establishing open collaboration frameworks for commercialization, and promoting their respective research frameworks—the Pathfinder Framework and QRAMI. The collaboration specifically targets overcoming challenges in standardization, intellectual property, and funding that currently impede quantum technologies. Q-STAR is a national industry alliance with 137 members across various business sectors, while NQCP, based at the Niels Bohr Institute, is dedicated to building general-purpose quantum computers with a focus on life sciences. The partnership commits to promoting engagement among key stakeholders, including startups, large enterprises, investors, and research institutions, and issuing joint statements and policy recommendations. This strategic alignment links NQCP’s mission to develop quantum technologies for life sciences with Japan’s established industrial base. Read the full announcement here. October 31, 2025