GlobeNewswire·Aug 25, 2026, 7:00 AM ET

Canada-Japan Funding Fuels Xanadu and Mitsubishi Chemical Partnership on Quantum Semiconductor Research

Xanadu Quantum Technologies & Mitsubishi Chemical are launching the next phase of their collaboration to advance semiconductor fabrication using quantum computing.
The initiative focuses on simulating extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography to address radiation-induced blurring, a major bottleneck in next-generation chip manufacturing.
Phase one successfully demonstrated quantum algorithms modeling the optical properties of EUV photoresists, while phase two aims to create a production-ready workflow integrating simulation parameters into Mitsubishi's multi-scale models.
The project is supported by funding from Canada's NRC IRAP & Japan's Strategic Innovation Promotion Program (SIP).
A fault-tolerant quantum computing (FTQC)-ready software pipeline will be developed to identify materials that prevent blurring & secure a competitive advantage.
Dr. Christian Weedbrook (Xanadu CEO) & Dr. Qi Gao (Mitsubishi Senior Chief Scientist) highlighted the partnership's role in bridging quantum simulation with industrial manufacturing challenges.
The collaboration seeks to establish a blueprint for quantum-driven material discovery & unlock commercial value for early FTQC systems.
Xanadu, a public company (TSX: XNDU), continues its mission to build useful quantum computers using light at room temperature.