- Accelerating Collaboration Between Japan and the UK in the Quantum Ecosystem -Jij Inc. (Headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Yu Yamashiro) is pleased to announce that its COO, Hiroshi Nakata, participated as part of the Japanese delegation at the Japan-UK Quantum Stakeholders Meeting held at the Embassy of Japan in the United Kingdom on November 6, 2025.The meeting aimed to build practical frameworks for collaboration among experts from industry, academia, and government in both nations.The Global Quantum Landscape and the Significance of the MeetingIn recent years, quantum computing technology has been recognized as a key component of national strategies around the world, intensifying the race toward practical implementation. In this context, close international collaboration among nations with shared goals is essential to accelerate technological development and societal adoption. This meeting served as a crucial platform for Japan and the UK to leverage their respective strengths and further strengthen the global quantum ecosystem.The discussions at the meeting primarily focused on strengthening collaboration within the Japan-UK quantum ecosystem and exploring various cooperative frameworks, including the promotion of user adoption, talent development, and benchmarking.Building on the discussions at this meeting, Jij will continue to contribute to the acceleration of quantum technology's real-world implementation and industrialization by leveraging its expertise in optimization and quantum computing software, in close cooperation with the Japanese and UK governments. As part of this commitment, the company has established its local subsidiary, Jij Europe Ltd., in Oxford, UK, and is actively engaged in strengthening the quantum ecosystem across Europe.The Embassy of Japan in the UK has posted details of the meeting on its official X account : https://x.com/JAPANinUK/status/1986842325599801717?s=20Profile of Hiroshi Nakata, Director and COOBoard Director, Quantum Strategy Industry Innovation Alliance (Q-STAR) Member of Quantum Economy Meeting, World Economic Forum Member, European Quantum Industry Consortium (QuIC) & UKQuantum Hiroshi Nakata, based in London UK, oversees sales and marketing, business development, finance, and organizational management at Jij Inc., a quantum and optimization software company. He is also a Board Director of the Quantum Strategy Industry Innovation Alliance (Q-STAR), Japan's national consortium for quantum-driven industrial innovation, and a member of the World Economic Forum's Quantum Economy Meeting.He holds a degree from Tokyo Institute of Technology (now Institute of Science Tokyo). He began his career at Mitsui & Co., where he led investment, business development, and M&A projects in wind power and gas distribution sectors across Latin America and Australia. In 2015, he joined the organizing committee for Rugby World Cup 2019 as Head of HR Planning, where he led organizational development, recruitment, and volunteer program operations. After working independently in product development and consulting, he assumed his current role at Jij Inc.About Jij Inc.Company Name: Jij Inc.CEO: Yu YamashiroAddress: INDEST Room 403, Innovation Center, Tokyo Science University Tamachi Campus 3-3-6 Shibaura, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-0023, JapanCorporate Website:https://www.j-ij.com/Founded: November 2018Business Description: Sales and provision of optimization solutions for enterprises utilizing quantum-classical hybrid technology contactInformation: Jij Inc. Communication Team /pr@j-ij.com