Quemix Selected for NEDO Project: Develops Quantum Computer-Based Material Simulation Platform for Battery Materials with Tohoku University

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Overview

Quemix, a subsidiary of Terasoluna Inc., announced its selection for NEDO’s “Post-5G Information and Communication System Infrastructure Enhancement R&D Project” under the “Large-Scale Demonstration for Use Case Creation.” The project, “Development of a Material Simulation Platform Using Quantum Computers and its Demonstration for Battery Materials,” will be conducted jointly with Tohoku University. This demonstration aims to contribute to the industrialization of quantum computing and enhance Japan’s international competitiveness by developing quantum computer software and validating its efficacy for battery material simulations. It is expected to accelerate innovative battery material development and contribute to a sustainable society.

In Depth

Key Findings

Quemix, a subsidiary of Terasoluna Inc., has announced its selection for a significant project under Japan’s New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO)’s “Post-5G Information and Communication System Infrastructure Enhancement R&D Project.” The initiative, titled “Development of a Material Simulation Platform Using Quantum Computers and its Demonstration for Battery Materials,” will be executed in collaboration with Tohoku University. The core objective of this project is to accelerate the industrial application of quantum computing and bolster Japan’s international competitiveness. Specifically, it involves developing innovative software for quantum computers tailored for the simulation of high-performance battery materials, alongside demonstrating its practical efficacy.

Technical and Development Details

• Quantum Material Simulation Platform: The project will leverage the ability of quantum computers to perform precise calculations at the atomic and molecular levels, developing a software platform to simulate complex electronic states and reaction pathways of battery materials—tasks that are intractable for conventional classical computers. This is expected to dramatically improve the accuracy of material property predictions and accelerate the discovery and design process for new materials.
• Demonstration for Battery Materials: The developed simulation platform will be applied to critical components of lithium-ion batteries and next-generation batteries (e.g., all-solid-state batteries, air batteries), such as electrode materials, electrolytes, and separators. The goal is to derive material design guidelines for optimizing performance indicators like energy density, charging speed, cycle life, and safety.
• Collaboration with Tohoku University: Tohoku University possesses extensive experience and deep expertise in materials science and quantum chemistry, demonstrating international leadership, particularly in battery material research. The synergy between Quemix’s quantum software development capabilities and Tohoku University’s materials science insights is expected to drive significant R&D advancements.
• Post-5G Information and Communication System Infrastructure Enhancement R&D Project: This NEDO project aims to establish Japan’s technological advantage and enhance international competitiveness in the information and communication sector. Quantum computing is positioned as one of the key technologies for achieving this goal.

The software development will focus on optimizing quantum chemical calculation algorithms, implementing noise-resilient quantum algorithms, and constructing hybrid quantum-classical computing frameworks.

Background and Industry Context

In response to climate change, the global adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and renewable energy storage systems (ESS) is accelerating, making the development of high-performance, safe, and low-cost battery materials an urgent imperative. However, traditional trial-and-error methods for material development are time-consuming and costly, reaching their limits. Material simulation using quantum computers is considered one of the most promising technologies to enable this breakthrough, potentially providing a direct path from theoretical calculation to material design. Major countries such as the U.S., China, and the EU are also heavily investing in quantum material science research, with Japan actively participating in this global race.

Strategic Significance and Outlook

The success of this project will not only accelerate battery material development in Japan but also create new use cases for quantum computer industrial applications. The developed simulation platform can be applied to other functional materials and catalysts, holding the potential to strengthen the competitiveness of Japan’s core industries. Furthermore, it will contribute to cultivating quantum software development talent and revitalizing the quantum computing ecosystem. The collaboration between Quemix and Tohoku University is expected to be a crucial step for Japan’s quantum technology to generate world-leading innovations and contribute to the realization of a sustainable society.

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