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Chula and Qunova Computing sign agreement to advance quantum technologies

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September 22, 2026 by Ivy Delaney

Chulalongkorn University signed a memorandum of understanding with Qunova Computing to collaborate on advancing quantum technologies. The agreement coincides with the university’s promotion of giving options, specifically highlighting the “CU Cancer Immunotherapy Fund” and the “CU Centennial Park Project.” A link to the “Report Corruption & Misconduct (Chula)” system appears prominently on the same webpage as the announcement, demonstrating the university’s commitment to ethical conduct alongside technological development. This partnership suggests a focused approach to quantum research extending beyond theoretical exploration.

Chula and Qunova Computing Establish Quantum Research Collaboration

Chulalongkorn University and Qunova Computing formalized a three-year collaboration on September 7, 2026, with a memorandum of understanding focused on establishing a quantum research center within the region. The partnership prioritizes the development of both quantum technology and artificial intelligence capabilities, demonstrating a commitment to simultaneous advancement in these interconnected fields. This agreement represents Thailand’s partnership, highlighting the nation’s strategic investment in quantum computing infrastructure and expertise.

The collaboration will manifest through joint seminars, academic conferences, and personnel exchanges, and it also includes provisions for collaborative research projects in quantum computing and related disciplines. Within Chulalongkorn University, the newly launched Siam Quantum Square (SQ²) will be the central coordinating body for these efforts, using its existing partnerships with organizations like IBM Thailand and the Quantum Technology Foundation.

Thailand’s national strategy for quantum computing centers on a cloud-first approach, meaning SQ² will facilitate access to quantum hardware via cloud platforms rather than domestic construction, and this partnership with Qunova Computing expands that access and expertise. Chulalongkorn University President Wilert Puriwat emphasized the shift from purely educational pursuits to active technology building, stating, “Quantum technology today is no longer simply a matter for the education sector or about learning how to use the technology.

It is now about building the technology itself as a foundation for national development.” He detailed plans for the Faculty of Science, through its Department of Physics, to further develop its quantum technology center. This ambition underscores a long-term vision for Thailand to become a regional leader in quantum innovation, and Qunova Computing brings significant industrial and commercial experience to the partnership.

The combined expertise will be directed toward building a robust quantum industry and a dedicated research center, ultimately aiming to maximize the benefits of quantum technology for society. A workshop preceding the MoU signing featured presentations from Qunova Computing, followed by a panel discussion with participants from Chulalongkorn University titled “Thailand–Korea Collaborations on Quantum Technology: From Academia to Use Cases.” The discussion format suggests a focus on translating theoretical research into practical applications, a key component of the partnership’s stated goals.

The university’s commitment to fostering collaboration is further evidenced by the prominent placement of systems for reporting corruption and misconduct alongside announcements of research partnerships, signaling a dedication to ethical conduct throughout all institutional activities. This collaboration is not merely an academic exercise; it represents a strategic investment in Thailand’s future technological capabilities and its position within the emerging global quantum landscape. The combined strengths of Chulalongkorn University and Qunova Computing are expected to accelerate the development of quantum technology, driving innovation and potentially unlocking solutions to complex challenges across various industries.

Quantum technology today is no longer simply a matter for the education sector or about learning how to use the technology. It is now about building the technology itself as a foundation for national development.

Prof. Wilert Puriwat, President of Chulalongkorn University
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Ivy Delaney has been working with neural networks and machine learning since the mid-nineties, back when a couple of hidden layers and a long afternoon of training counted as ambitious. She has watched the field go from academic curiosity to the thing quietly running underneath everything, and she brings that long view to quantum computing. For Quantum Zeitgeist she covers the ground where the two fields meet. That means quantum machine learning and the variational algorithms it leans on, and it also means the less glamorous but more interesting story of classical machine learning already doing real work inside quantum machines, decoding error-correcting codes, calibrating noisy hardware and learning the error models that simulators depend on. She writes about the hardware those algorithms have to run on too, and about the post-quantum cryptography scramble that the same hardware has set off. Her stories typically start with the paper, whether that is peer-reviewed work, conference proceedings or an arXiv preprint, with the source linked so you can hold a claim up against the research it came from. She is unimpressed by benchmarks that will not say what they beat, and by demonstrations that only work in the press release.

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