Insider Brief
- QUDORA launched Qudora Japan K.K. to expand its presence in Japan and the broader Asia-Pacific quantum computing market through new regional partnerships and commercial operations.
- The company said its expansion builds on recent engagement with Japan’s quantum ecosystem, including joining the Q-STAR Alliance, participating in SCA/HPC Asia 2026 in Osaka, and becoming a member of AHK Japan.
- QUDORA said its microwave NFQC quantum control technology is designed to deliver long qubit coherence times and scalable quantum computing systems that could support applications in high-performance computing, automotive engineering, materials science, pharmaceuticals, and finance.
PRESS RELEASE — QUDORA, a Germany-based full-stack quantum computing company, today announced the launch of Qudora Japan K.K., marking a major milestone in the company’s international expansion strategy and strengthening its presence in the Asia-Pacific region
Headquartered in Tokyo with an office in Chiyoda-ku, Qudora Japan K.K. will support regional partnerships, customer growth, and commercial expansion across Japan and broader Asia-Pacific markets. Ned Cahoon has been appointed President of Qudora Japan K.K., alongside Mitsuo Harahata as Country Manager Japan and Yuichi Watanabe serves as Executive General Manager.
The announcement follows several strategic milestones that have strengthened QUDORA’s presence in Asia and deepened its engagement with Japan’s quantum ecosystem. Most notably, QUDORA became an active member of the Q-STAR Alliance, Japan’s leading quantum industry association. The company also participated in SCA/HPC Asia 2026 in Osaka and joined AHK Japan, the official representative body of German business in Japan.
Strengthening Europe-Asia Quantum Collaboration
Developed in Germany, QUDORA taps into a deep legacy of scientific excellence and leadership in cold atom physics dating back to the development of atomic clocks and the first trapped ion systems. One of QUDORA’s founders is the inventor of a proprietary microwave NFQC® (Near-Field Quantum Control) technology which combines high-precision qubit control with exceptionally long coherence time in a scalable manufacturable platform to deliver high-performance quantum computing. Coherence time is a measure of the lifespan of the qubit’s quantum state, and thus QUDORA’s long coherence time can extend algorithmic complexity and depth while easing the overhead of quantum error correction.
Japan’s strategic vision and support for quantum computing makes Japan both an important commercial market and a valued ecosystem partner for QUDORA’s expansion. The capability of QUDORA’s solutions aligns well with Japan’s focus and strength in high-performance computing, automotive, material engineering, pharmaceutical and finance sectors, where quantum solutions are today limited by the short coherence time of existing solutions.
“Japan holds one of the most comprehensive and collaborative quantum roadmaps to date, covering the full value chain, spanning key supply chains, the development of advanced quantum hardware, and clear pathways toward quantum utility,” said Dr. Amado Bautista-Salvador, CEO of QUDORA.
“Japan’s commitment to advancing quantum technologies creates a unique environment for innovation and collaboration. We are excited to establish a local presence and look forward to building strong partnerships across Japan’s quantum community,” said Ned Cahoon, President of QUDORA Japan.
QUDORA’s systems are designed for seamless integration with enterprise and high-performance computing infrastructure, including cloud-based access and on-premise deployments for research institutions and HPC centers.
