Insider Brief:
- QunaSys has partnered with Hon Hai Research Institute to integrate advanced Fermionic Encoding methods into its QURI Parts toolkit, improving quantum simulations and enabling more precise modeling of complex systems.
- The company released QURI SDK, a platform for fault-tolerant quantum computing that includes specialized libraries for algorithm development and simulation, with the goal of making FTQC research accessible to a broader range of researchers.
- A successful Series B2 funding round, raising JPY 1.7 billion (approximately $11.1 million), will support QunaSys’s expansion in quantum chemistry and materials science research.
QunaSys, a developer of quantum computing software, has announced a trifecta of advancements: a strategic partnership with Hon Hai Research Institute, the release of its QURI SDK for fault-tolerant quantum computing, and a successful Series B2 funding round raising JPY 1.7 billion (approximately $11.1 million). Together, these initiatives will expand QunaSys’s quantum software toolkit, provide researchers with advanced resources for developing error-resistant quantum algorithms, and fuel the company’s expansion into new application areas within Japan and internationally.
Strategic Partnership with Hon Hai Research Institute
QunaSys recently formed a partnership with Taiwan’s Hon Hai Research Institute to integrate Hon Hai’s advanced Fermionic Encoding methods into QunaSys’s quantum toolkit, QURI Parts. Fermionic Encoding improves the simulation of quantum particles, allowing researchers to model complex systems with greater precision. This integration is designed to drive innovation across quantum simulators and computing platforms.
The collaboration will also explore AI-driven methods to refine Fermionic Encoding, which could result in new quantum algorithms. According to Min-Hsiu Hsieh, Director at Hon Hai, the partnership enables both companies to reach a broader audience and advance quantum computing through collaborative research. Tennin Yan, CEO of QunaSys, expressed enthusiasm for the partnership’s potential: “By working closely with Hon Hai Research Institute, we are combining our strengths to unlock new possibilities and deliver cutting-edge solutions that will shape the future of quantum technology.”
Launch of QURI SDK for Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computing
To complement its partnership, QunaSys also released the QURI SDK, a development platform intentionally designed for fault-tolerant quantum computing. Unlike noisy intermediate-scale quantum systems, the goal of FTQC is to reduce errors in pursuit of stable, scalable applications. The QURI SDK overcomes two major hurdles: the increasing complexity of FTQC algorithms and the significant technical requirements for error correction.
The SDK comprises three specialized libraries:
- QURI Algo – A framework for constructing domain-specific algorithms, initially focused on chemistry and physics.
- QURI VM – A virtualized FTQC environment for simulating and evaluating algorithms on fault-tolerant architectures.
- QURI Parts – Updated to optimize large-scale quantum circuit simulations and noisy computations, making it adaptable to evolving quantum systems.
By creating a seamless research experience, QURI SDK seeks to “remove barriers” to FTQC research, making it accessible to researchers with diverse expertise levels and accelerating quantum computing’s industrial applications.
Fuel in the Form of Funding
QunaSys’s recent Series B2 funding round, led by SPARX Asset Management’s Mirai Creation Fund III, raised JPY 1.7 billion (approximately $11.1 million) to support its growth in Japan and beyond. With participation from major firms like Fujitsu and Mitsubishi Electric, the funding will help QunaSys expand its research into fields such as quantum chemistry and materials science.
This funding supports QunaSys in its goal to further quantum algorithm development and error-correction architectures, helping the industry move closer to practical applications. SPARX’s Vice President, Shiori Monokawa, noted QunaSys’s capability to translate quantum research into practical tools: “We see QunaSys as one of the few companies capable of adding real value to the realization of quantum computing. This belief led us to invest as the lead investor in this Series B2 round. Looking ahead, we are excited to see QunaSys leverage its unique position to drive the industrial adoption of quantum computers, positioning itself as a leading company based out of Japan.”
Future Directions and Industry Impact
Through its partnership with Hon Hai, QURI SDK launch, and recent funding, QunaSys is actively working towards promoting quantum innovation. CEO Tennin Yan shared that the company’s mission is to “maximize the power of quantum computing” by building a robust software foundation for scientific and industrial applications.
