Waseda University Ventures invests JPY 200 million in Nanofiber Quantum Technologies, a pioneering Japanese quantum computing start-up, marking the launch of the WUV 1st Fund.

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Waseda University Ventures (WUV) is pleased to announce its inaugural investment of JPY 200 million in Nanofiber Quantum Technologies, Inc. (NanoQT), a pioneering start-up specializing in quantum computing. Founded in Tokyo's Shinjuku-ku and led by CEO Masashi Hirose, NanoQT represents a significant leap forward in quantum technology as Japan's first gated quantum computer hardware start-up.

NanoQT is built on innovative technology rooted in the Nanofiber-based Cavity Quantum Electrodynamics (QED) system, which was developed in Japan. The company’s goal is to create a universal quantum computer that offers substantial scalability advantages over traditional methods. NanoQT's developments also facilitate the seamless integration of quantum computers into quantum communication channels, paving the way for the establishment of quantum networks.

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