The governments of Singapore and Japan have signed a memorandum of cooperation, or MOC, to jointly explore quantum science and technology research and development.
Under the agreement, the nations will collaborate on several initiatives, including cross-border pilot and testbed project deployments, workforce development and shared access to research infrastructure, Singapore’s Ministry of Digital Development and Information said Friday.
How Will Singapore and Japan Collaborate?
The MOC establishes a cooperation framework across eight key areas, including education and talent exchange, security policy dialogue, academia-private sector engagement, and private funding initiatives.
Josephine Teo, Singapore’s minister for digital development and information, said the partnership deepens the relationship of the two nations, which will be celebrating 60 years of diplomatic relations in 2026.
The official added that quantum is “an emerging frontier that will redefine the future of computing, communications and cybersecurity.”
“By deepening our partnership, we aim to strengthen our quantum research capabilities, foster talent development and position Singapore as a trusted hub for quantum innovation,” she stated.
Why Are Yaqumo and Entropica Labs Teaming Up?
The MOC also covers a partnership between Singaporean startup Entropica Labs, which is addressing quantum error correction challenges in quantum computing, and Japanese firm Yaqumo, which is developing advanced cold atom quantum computers.
Together, the companies will combine expertise to jointly design hardware-aware transpilation and optimization technologies for cold-atom quantum computers.
United Kingdom-Germany Partnership
Aside from Singapore and Japan, the United Kingdom and Germany also recently signed a memorandum of understanding to advance quantum technology. Under the partnership, London and Berlin will invest about $8 million in quantum R&D.