JETRO & Purdue explore quantum tech links to boost US-Japan ties

Norihiko Ishiguro, Chairman and CEO of JETRO, and Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr., President of Purdue University, personally signed a Memorandum of Understanding, signaling a commitment to U.S.-Japan technological collaboration that extends beyond standard agreements. The partnership will specifically target semiconductors, quantum technologies, artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing and life sciences, aiming to connect innovation ecosystems in both countries. Purdue University will contribute its technology commercialization strengths alongside research, seeking to translate academic findings into viable products and businesses. The MOU was celebrated during the 10th Annual U.S. and Japan Digital Innovation Hub & Advanced Technology Workshop held at Purdue University from September 7-9, 2026. JETRO-Purdue MOU Expands U.S.-Japan Advanced Technology Collaboration JETRO will expand connections between Purdue University’s innovation ecosystem and Japanese companies, according to the newly signed Memorandum of Understanding. The agreement builds upon existing initiatives designed to strengthen ties between the United States and Japan in key technological areas, moving beyond preliminary discussions to a framework for concrete collaboration. “Through its global network, JETRO supports Japanese companies in accessing technologies, talent and research capabilities overseas,” the organization stated, emphasizing its role in facilitating partnerships and research institutions. This collaboration aims to promote exchanges of students, researchers, and entrepreneurs, fostering joint research ventures and industry-academia connections. and Japan Digital Innovation Hub & Advanced Technology Workshop, where leaders from academia, industry, and government convened to discuss collaboration in areas including artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and quantum technologies. JETRO explained that the new MOU provides a framework to further expand this relationship and create concrete opportunities connecting Japanese companies and other innovation stakeholders with Purdue researchers, startups and related organizations, signaling a high-level commitment to sustained U.S.-Japan technological advancement. Source: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260909751441/en/JETRO-and-Purdue-University-Sign-MOU-to-Strengthen-U.S.-Japan-Innovation-Collaboration-in-Advanced-Technologies More like thisQuantum HardwareXanadu and AMD speed up quantum computing with Backline linkQuantum HardwareSuperQ builds Super Nova processor at Waterloo’s quantum labDeep TechTU Delft satellite carries first TriPleX chip to spaceQuantum Computing NewsQuandela hosts Australia conference drawing leaders in quantum technologyStay currentSee today’s quantum computing news on Quantum Zeitgeist for the latest breakthroughs in qubits, hardware, algorithms, and industry deals. Tags: The Neuron With a keen intuition for emerging technologies, The Neuron brings over 5 years of deep expertise to the AI conversation. Coming from roots in software engineering, they've witnessed firsthand the transformation from traditional computing paradigms to today's ML-powered landscape. Their hands-on experience implementing neural networks and deep learning systems for Fortune 500 companies has provided unique insights that few tech writers possess. From developing recommendation engines that drive billions in revenue to optimizing computer vision systems for manufacturing giants, The Neuron doesn't just write about machine learning—they've shaped its real-world applications across industries. Having built real systems that are used across the globe by millions of users, that deep technological bases helps me write about the technologies of the future and current. Whether that is AI or Quantum Computing. Latest Posts by The Neuron: CIGI picks six scholars to study quantum security and policy September 10, 2026 LLMs may stifle critical thinking, rights center finds September 10, 2026 ORNL’s SimuScan cuts data labeling time for atomic force microscopes September 10, 2026