The University of Tokyo and IBM Launch Quantum Computing Initiative for Japan

The University of Tokyo and IBM (International Business Machines Corporation) held a joint press conference on December 19 at UTokyo Hongo Campus to announce the launch of the Quantum Computing Initiative for Japan.

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President Yamaguchi of IBM Japan (left); President Gonokami of UTokyo (right)

From left, Vice President for Research & Development Morimoto of IBM Japan; Director Gil of IBM Research; President Yamaguchi of IBM Japan;
President Gonokami of UTokyo; Executive Vice President Fujii of UTokyo; Executive Director and Vice President Aihara of UTokyo