TOYO Corporation will open two quantum computers to Japan’s researchers

TOYO Corporation is expanding quantum infrastructure in Japan with the purchase of a second full-stack quantum computer, the IQM Spark. This follows its acquisition of an IQM Radiance 20-qubit system, with both machines slated to be operational in early 2027; the Spark at TOYO’s R&D center and the Radiance 20 at AIST’s G-QuAT. The move supports Japan’s ambition to generate ¥50 trillion in economic value from quantum computing by 2030, and, according to IQM Quantum Computers CEO Jan Goetz, the significance of this purchase lies not in the number of systems TOYO has acquired, but in how they will be used. TOYO’s IQM Radiance and Spark Deployments Expand Japan’s Quantum Access TOYO Corporation will establish a quantum computing testbed by making both its newly acquired IQM Spark system and an earlier IQM Radiance 20-qubit machine available to a broad range of Japanese institutions. The Spark system, slated for installation at TOYO’s research and development center in Kiba, Tokyo, will focus on hands-on learning and algorithm verification, while the Radiance 20 at AIST’s G-QuAT center will support broader research initiatives. Both systems are projected to be operational in early 2027, creating a dual approach to quantum access within both the private and public sectors. TOYO’s decision to open access to these machines, rather than restrict their use internally, is a key component of this strategy, according to IQM Quantum Computers CEO and Co-founder Jan Goetz. TOYO is sharing the capabilities for educational purposes, opening them up to the universities, startups, and researchers who make up Japan’s quantum ecosystem. The company’s commitment extends beyond simply providing hardware; TOYO, founded in 1953 and listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime market, is actively co-developing quantum sensing instruments alongside Quantum Science and Technology and Type-I Technologies, beginning in August 2026 with NV-centre technology. As IQM’s Japanese partner, TOYO installed an initial IQM superconducting machine at AIST’s G-QuAT in August 2026, demonstrating a rapid expansion of quantum infrastructure within the country, the company says. This collaborative approach, combining hardware deployment with sensor development, positions TOYO as a central player in Japan’s quantum ambitions. The availability of these systems will allow domestic companies, research institutes, and universities to evaluate and verify components used in superconducting quantum computers under real-world operating conditions. TOYO’s President and CEO, Toshiya Kohno, emphasized the importance of hands-on experience for accelerating quantum adoption. He stated that by deploying IQM Spark at their R&D center and linking it with IQM Radiance 20, they will support a broad range of needs across different stages of quantum adoption, including talent development, technology validation, use case creation, and advanced research. IQM’s expansion into Japan is part of a broader trend of growth for the company, which listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market and Helsinki Stock Exchange in July 2026. The company’s order backlog now exceeds €102 million, with 26 full-stack systems sold and 17 delivered globally, including its first system in the United States, according to the company. Goetz explained that owning a machine allows a company to decide whom it serves, and that Japan’s quantum goals for 2030 will not be met with machines inaccessible to others; rather, they will be achieved because a company like TOYO chose to share access to the systems it now owns. Through its Quantum Solutions business, TOYO Corporation intends to continue expanding access to quantum technologies and supporting the sustainable growth of Japan’s quantum ecosystem. What makes this purchase matter isn’t that TOYO bought a second system, it’s what they’re choosing to do with them. TOYO is sharing the capabilities for educational purposes, they’re opening it up to the universities, startups, and researchers who make up Japan’s quantum ecosystem. 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