Jij Inc.'s quantum machine learning research for typhoon trajectory forecasting has been officially featured by the Open Quantum Institute hosted at CERN (OQI). This international collaboration spanning Taiwan, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Japan demonstrates quantum technology's potential to address climate-related disasters.
As typhoons intensify due to climate change, improved forecasting has become critical for protecting lives and economies across the Asia-Pacific region. Taiwan alone faces estimated annual economic losses of €374.3 million from typhoon damage. The Open Quantum Institute (OQI) hosted at CERN — the world's largest particle physics laboratory — is a multilateral governance initiative that promotes global and inclusive access to quantum computing and supports the development of applications aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Collaborating in this global initiative demonstrates the power of cross-border scientific cooperation in addressing climate challenges.
Jij Inc. is collaborating with the Open Quantum Institute hosted at CERN (OQI) to advance typhoon trajectory forecasting using quantum machine learning. This research represents a truly international effort, bringing together diverse expertise in quantum computing, meteorology, and machine learning from Taiwan, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Japan.
This research builds upon our IEEE QCE 2025 Best Paper Award-winning work (Overall Track and Quantum Application Track), "Quantum-Enhanced Parameter-Efficient Learning for Typhoon Trajectory Forecasting." Through this international partnership with OQI hosted at CERN, we are accelerating the real-world implementation of quantum technology for societal benefit.
Technical Achievement and Social Impact:
• IEEE QCE 2025 Best Paper Award (Overall Track & Quantum Application Track)
• Demonstrated quantum advantage in typhoon trajectory forecasting accuracy
• Potential to reduce annual economic losses by €374.3 million in Taiwan alone
• Direct contribution to SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities) and SDG 13 (Climate Action)
"Quantum technology is evolving from theoretical research into practical applications that can save lives. Our collaboration with OQI demonstrates that quantum computing research originating from Asia can contribute meaningfully to solving global challenges such as climate change and disaster prevention. Through science diplomacy with CERN, we are deepening international cooperation towards achieving a sustainable future."
Yu Yamashiro, CEO, Jij Inc.
Company Name: Jij Inc.
Representative: Yu Yamashiro, Chief Executive Officer
Location: INDEST 403, Tokyo Tech Tamachi Campus Innovation Center, 3-3-6 Shibaura, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-0023, Japan
Corporate Website: https://www.j-ij.com/ja/
Founded: November 2018
Business: Development and provision of optimisation solutions for enterprises utilising quantum-classical hybrid technology
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