IonQ Signs Historic Agreement with Toyota Tsusho Corporation to Advance Quantum Computing in Japan

IonQ has entered into a strategic partnership with Toyota Tsusho Corporation to advance quantum computing in Japan, marking a significant step in IonQ’s global expansion into the country’s multi-billion-dollar quantum market. This collaboration leverages Toyota Tsusho’s extensive customer network and decades of experience in scaling businesses within Japan, enabling IonQ to introduce its cutting-edge quantum computing and networking technologies to Japanese enterprises.

With Toyota Tsusho’s annual revenue of around $70 billion and a diverse portfolio spanning industries from automotive to emerging technologies, the partnership underscores IonQ’s commitment to expanding its presence in the Asia-Pacific region. According to McKinsey, the global quantum computing market is projected to reach $1 to $2 trillion by 2035, with Japan playing a pivotal role as a major player. This agreement builds on IonQ’s broader strategy of advancing quantum technologies globally, including partnerships in Europe and South Korea.

IonQ has partnered with Toyota Tsusho Corporation to expand its quantum computing capabilities into Japan. This collaboration leverages Toyota Tsusho’s extensive customer network and expertise in scaling emerging technologies, enabling Ionq to introduce its high-performance quantum systems, including the Ionq Forte and Ionq Forte Enterprise, to Japanese industries.

Japan’s technological infrastructure and growing interest in quantum solutions make it a strategic market for IonQ. McKinsey projects the global quantum sector to reach $1 to $2 trillion by 2035, positioning Japan as a critical player in this growth trajectory. By collaborating with Toyota Tsusho, Ionq positions itself to capitalise on this potential, particularly in industries where quantum computing’s optimisation capabilities can drive significant efficiency gains.

The partnership reflects IonQ’s broader strategy of global expansion, building on its leadership in quantum computing through collaborations with academic institutions and cloud providers. This collaboration reinforces IonQ’s position as a key player in advancing quantum technologies worldwide while contributing to Japan’s technological innovation ecosystem.