EuroHPC: Q-Neko Project Advances Europe-Japan Quantum HPC Collaboration
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Off the Wire Press Releases The newly launched project supports the implementation of the EU-Japan Digital Partnership. July 6, 2026 — Q-Neko, the Nippon-Europe Quantum Koraborēshon, builds on existing Europe–Japan partnerships to establish a robust ecosystem for quantum accelerated High-Performance Computing (HPC+QC). By fostering the development of common methodologies, benchmarks, and standards, the project Q-Neko aims to accelerate the adoption of quantum technologies and enhance global competitiveness in the field. In this context, the project brings together European and Japanese experts to advance hybrid HPC+QC environments. Its activities focus on the development of software and integrated computing platforms for applications in CO₂ reduction, telecommunications, fluid dynamics, satellite image analysis, materials science, and other high-impact scientific and industrial domains, driving innovation and technological progress. The project also harnesses quantum-enhanced artificial intelligence, opening new frontiers in data-driven scientific discovery. Through expert exchanges and collaborative joint research, Q-Neko enables scientists and engineers from both regions to tackle complex challenges and develop next-generation quantum computing solutions together. The project also contributes to the development of a skilled workforce, strengthening and reinforcing long-term capacity in hybrid HPC+QC research and applications. Further, a forward-looking technology roadmap will be produced to guide future strategic collaboration and alignment. Throughout its duration, Q-Neko will leverage leading EuroHPC systems across Europe and connect them with emerging quantum hardware and simulators in Europe and Japan, including Japan’s ABCI-Q system. More Details The project is the result of the call HORIZON-EUROHPC-JU-2024-INCO-06. Q-Neko is coordinated by CSC – IT Center for Science (Finland) and involves 10 European stakeholders and 5 Japanese partners: IQM Quantum Computers (Finland), Forschungszentrum Jülich (Germany), Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt (Germany), CEA (France), Thales (France), JIJ Europe Ltd (United Kingdom), Laboratoire National de Metrologie et d’Essais (LNE) (France), VSB – Technical University of Ostrava (Czech Republic), QunaSys Denmark APS (Denmark), and Aalto University (Finland). Japanese partners include National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), QunaSys Inc., JIJ Inc. Ltd, Chodai Co., Ltd., and KDDI Research, Inc.. The consortium will collaborate closely, sharing knowledge, expertise, and resources to achieve its objectives. Its outcomes are expected to support the creation of new technologies, products, and services while contributing to the growth of European and Japanese economies. Funded by the Horizon Europe funding program with around EUR 4 million, and co-funded by Japan’s Cross‑ministerial Strategic Innovation Promotion Program (SIP), the project Q-Neko started on January 1, 2026 and will run for 36 months. More from HPCwire - Q-Neko Project Drives EU–Japan Quantum Collaboration into a New Era - EU and Japan Accelerate Cooperation on AI, Data, Quantum and Chips - HANAMI Project Expands Europe-Japan HPC Research Through Fugaku Studies Source: EuroHPC JU
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