OptQC Inc. (Head Office: Toshima-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Hiroshi Takase; hereinafter "the Company"), which is engaged in the research and development of optical quantum computers, is pleased to announce that its CEO, Hiroshi Takase, participated in the "Japan-India Economic Forum" held in New Delhi, India, on July 2, 2026 (Thu), as a member of the economic delegation accompanying Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on his official visit to India.
[Source: Prime Minister's Official Residence Website (Photo Credit: Cabinet Public Relations Office)]
About the "Japan-India Economic Forum"
This forum is a platform for promoting economic and technological cooperation between Japan and India, organized by the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) and co-organized by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, the Japan Business Federation (Keidanren), and India's Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). Amidst recent changes in the international landscape, Japan and India, as partners with complementary strengths, are steadily advancing cooperation in the fields of economic security, innovation, and human resource development.
The meeting was attended by Prime Minister Kishida on the Japanese side and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the Indian side. Over 150 Japanese companies and more than 80 Indian companies gathered, engaging in active discussions on important themes that will shape the future of the international community, such as "Economic Security, Innovation, and Human Resources" and "Energy and Critical Minerals." Through this visit, a historic forum was held, marking a new phase for economic and advanced technology collaboration between Japan and India, with approximately 2 trillion yen in investments and 129 cooperation projects between companies from both countries announced.
[Event Overview]
Date: July 2, 2026 (Thu)
Location: New Delhi, India
Organizer: Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO)
Co-organizers: Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO), Japan Business Federation (Keidanren), The Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Japan, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI)
Participation Scale: Over 150 Japanese companies, Over 80 Indian companies
Comment from CEO Hiroshi Takase
I am deeply honored to have participated in the historic "Japan-India Economic Forum" as a member of the economic delegation, where leaders from the political and business sectors of both Japan and India, including Prime Minister Kishida and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, gathered.
This visit has been a highly meaningful opportunity to reaffirm India's strategic position and its immense growth potential, which is crucial for our company's future global expansion.
Under the philosophy stated by Prime Minister Kishida, "Together, let us become strong and prosperous," I am confident that our optical quantum computer technology has the potential to significantly contribute to the sustainable growth of both countries in the future, particularly in the important themes of economic security and innovation. Looking towards a future where India's industry, with its world-class highly skilled IT talent, intersects with cutting-edge technology originating from Japan, we will use our participation in this forum as a springboard for our future global expansion.
(From left, front row center) Prime Minister Modi, Prime Minister Kishida, (Second from right, back row) OptQC Inc. CEO Hiroshi Takase [Source: Prime Minister's Official Residence Website (Photo Credit: Cabinet Public Relations Office)]
About OptQC Inc.
OptQC is a deep tech startup aiming to provide next-generation computing infrastructure using optical quantum technology.
With over 25 years of research achievements from the University of Tokyo's Furusawa Laboratory as its foundation, the company is accelerating the practical application of quantum technology in the global market through an approach that integrates research, development, and business.
Company Name: OptQC Inc.
Location: 15F, IT tower TOKYO, 3-28-13 Nishi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo 171-0021
Representative: CEO Hiroshi Takase
Established: September 2, 2024
Business Activities: Research, development, and provision of optical quantum computers
URL: https://www.optqc.com/
Contact for Inquiriesquiries:
OptQC Inc. Public Relations
E-mail: [email protected]
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