Japan’s Quantum STrategic industry Alliance for Revolution (Q-STAR) and the UK’s UKQuantum have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration between their national quantum industries.

The agreement, signed by the quantum industry associations of the two countries, will promote the commercialisation and global adoption of quantum technology.

The MoU focusses on key areas including industry and research exchange, the alignment of policy, international collaboration and joint events and awareness campaigns.

The partnership will support the growth of the quantum ecosystem as well as promote engagement between quantum organisations such as start-ups, investors and academic institutions.

“The UK and Japan are at the forefront of quantum technology innovation,” said Jonathan Legh-Smith, executive director of UKQuantum. “This MoU with Q-STAR represents an important step towards deepening international cooperation, building on the strong cooperation between our governments and ensuring that our quantum industries remain competitive and globally connected.”

Earlier this month, the UK government announced it will invest £121 million in quantum technology to address fraud, money laundering, and crime.

In its announcement, made on World Quantum Day, the government said that the investment will ensure the UK is a “world-leader” in quantum.

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