AIST’s G-QuAT and Chulalongkorn University sign MOU on quantum technology; OptQC CTO discusses Japan–Thailand collaboration

【Article Title】 AIST’s G-QuAT and Chulalongkorn University sign MOU on quantum technology; OptQC CTO discusses Japan–Thailand collaboration 【Article Body】 AI TRANSLATION This article is an AI-generated translation of the original Japanese article. For the authoritative version, please refer to the original. Read the original Japanese article → (https://quantumindex.jp/g-quat-chulalongkorn-quantum-mou-optqc/) G-QuAT at the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) and Chulalongkorn University in Thailand have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to strengthen cooperation on the social implementation of quantum technologies. At the commemorative panel discussion held in Bangkok on 24 July 2026, Asabanant Warit, OptQC’s director and CTO, appeared as a panelist and discussed the potential for Japan–Thailand collaboration. Summary of the announcement In the panel discussion, Warit outlined the current state of Japan’s quantum industry. Industry and academic stakeholders from both Japan and Thailand exchanged views, focusing on building a quantum ecosystem in Thailand, exploring use cases, and establishing supply chains. The parties to the MOU are G-QuAT and Chulalongkorn University; OptQC participated as a panelist at the signing commemorative event. Key points • G-QuAT at AIST and Chulalongkorn University have signed an MOU to strengthen cooperation on the social implementation of quantum technologies. • Asabanant Warit, OptQC’s director and CTO, spoke at the commemorative panel discussion. • In addition to the current state of Japan’s quantum industry, the discussion covered forming a quantum ecosystem in Thailand and developing use cases. • Building supply chains for quantum technologies was also raised as a theme of Japan–Thailand cooperation. • No concrete joint projects, investment amounts, implementation timelines, or technical targets were announced. Technical and business implications This MOU signals a move to broaden Japan–Thailand cooperation beyond research and development to include social implementation, use-case development, industrial infrastructure, and supply-chain formation. For OptQC, it could provide an opportunity to expand international collaboration through connections with Thai universities and industry–academia stakeholders. That said, it should be noted that OptQC is not a signatory to the MOU, and at this stage the announcement does not indicate the start of any concrete projects or technology development. Points to watch Going forward, attention will focus on whether the MOU leads to concrete joint projects, which organizations participate, and how roles are allocated. It will also be important to see whether the use cases discussed advance to demonstrations or deployment studies, and whether concrete efforts toward building a quantum-technology supply chain in Thailand are presented. For OptQC, future announcements should be monitored to determine whether this develops into local joint development or business expansion. ✍️ Quantum Index Analysis While the MOU is a welcome first step in international collaboration, no specific joint research projects or commercialization plans have been presented at this time, so its ultimate significance should be judged based on future outcomes. Note that the signatories to this MOU are G-QuAT and Chulalongkorn University, and OptQC’s role was that of a panelist at the commemorative event (OptQC’s director and CTO, Warit, is a Thai national). However, OptQC has already been deepening collaboration with G-QuAT—such as through quantum computer deployments and joint research—so the company’s participation in the panel reflects a close relationship between the two parties (this may also relate to the recent MoQuren began operating at G-QuAT (https://en.quantumindex.jp/optqc-moquren-launch-g-quat/)). We will be watching whether the G-QuAT/OptQC relationship develops into concrete international joint research or business initiatives. Related articles • OptQC operates its first photonic quantum computer “MoQuren” at AIST’s G-QuAT (https://en.quantumindex.jp/optqc-moquren-launch-g-quat/) • Q-CTRL frames the practicalization of quantum computing around “performance, deployability, and usability” (https://en.quantumindex.jp/qctrl-quantum-capability-deployability-usability/) Source Read the original announcement (https://www.optqc.com/news/news/mou-chulalongkorn) If you found this article useful, please consider sharing it. ──────────────────── 【AI Evaluation Request】 Evaluate the following article critically, not based on the quality of its writing, but on its **original informational value as a specialist publication**. 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G-QuAT at the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) and Chulalongkorn University in Thailand have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to strengthen cooperation on the social implementation of quantum technologies. At the commemorative panel discussion held in Bangkok on 24 July 2026, Asabanant Warit, OptQC’s director and CTO, appeared as a panelist and discussed the potential for Japan–Thailand collaboration.

Summary of the announcement

In the panel discussion, Warit outlined the current state of Japan’s quantum industry. Industry and academic stakeholders from both Japan and Thailand exchanged views, focusing on building a quantum ecosystem in Thailand, exploring use cases, and establishing supply chains. The parties to the MOU are G-QuAT and Chulalongkorn University; OptQC participated as a panelist at the signing commemorative event.

Key points

• G-QuAT at AIST and Chulalongkorn University have signed an MOU to strengthen cooperation on the social implementation of quantum technologies.
• Asabanant Warit, OptQC’s director and CTO, spoke at the commemorative panel discussion.
• In addition to the current state of Japan’s quantum industry, the discussion covered forming a quantum ecosystem in Thailand and developing use cases.
• Building supply chains for quantum technologies was also raised as a theme of Japan–Thailand cooperation.
• No concrete joint projects, investment amounts, implementation timelines, or technical targets were announced.

Technical and business implications

This MOU signals a move to broaden Japan–Thailand cooperation beyond research and development to include social implementation, use-case development, industrial infrastructure, and supply-chain formation. For OptQC, it could provide an opportunity to expand international collaboration through connections with Thai universities and industry–academia stakeholders. That said, it should be noted that OptQC is not a signatory to the MOU, and at this stage the announcement does not indicate the start of any concrete projects or technology development.

Points to watch

Going forward, attention will focus on whether the MOU leads to concrete joint projects, which organizations participate, and how roles are allocated. It will also be important to see whether the use cases discussed advance to demonstrations or deployment studies, and whether concrete efforts toward building a quantum-technology supply chain in Thailand are presented. For OptQC, future announcements should be monitored to determine whether this develops into local joint development or business expansion.

✍️ Quantum Index Analysis

While the MOU is a welcome first step in international collaboration, no specific joint research projects or commercialization plans have been presented at this time, so its ultimate significance should be judged based on future outcomes.

Note that the signatories to this MOU are G-QuAT and Chulalongkorn University, and OptQC’s role was that of a panelist at the commemorative event (OptQC’s director and CTO, Warit, is a Thai national). However, OptQC has already been deepening collaboration with G-QuAT—such as through quantum computer deployments and joint research—so the company’s participation in the panel reflects a close relationship between the two parties (this may also relate to the recent MoQuren began operating at G-QuAT).

We will be watching whether the G-QuAT/OptQC relationship develops into concrete international joint research or business initiatives.

Related articles

• OptQC operates its first photonic quantum computer “MoQuren” at AIST’s G-QuAT
• Q-CTRL frames the practicalization of quantum computing around “performance, deployability, and usability”

Source

Read the original announcement