Chulalongkorn University and AIST Sign MoU on Quantum Technology

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• Chulalongkorn University and Japan’s AIST, through G-QuAT, signed a five-year MoU to expand cooperation in quantum technology between Thailand and Japan.
• The agreement covers joint research, researcher exchanges, academic events and activities focused on quantum computing applications, human resource development and ecosystem building.
• Chulalongkorn will coordinate the collaboration through Siam Quantum Square, while AIST will provide access to its quantum computing infrastructure and related technologies.

PRESS RELEASE — Chulalongkorn University and the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) in Japan, through the Global Research and Development Center for Business by Quantum-AI Technology (G-QuAT), signed a memorandum of understanding to drive collaboration in quantum technology and the development of quantum ecosystems between Thailand and Japan. Prof. Dr. Pranut Potiyaraj, Dean of the Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, and Dr. Masahiro Horibe, Deputy Director of G-QuAT acting on behalf of G-QuAT Director, Dr. Kazuya Masu, signed the MoU. The signing, which took place on July 24, 2026, at Room 105, Maha Chulalongkorn Building, was attended by representatives from the government sector, the industry sector, and academic institutions from both countries.