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The two parties plan to leverage Quantinuum’s high-fidelity quantum computing platform to explore advanced industrial engineering and design applications.
TokyoJune 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Quantinuum, a leading quantum computing company, announced today that it has signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, a globally renowned leader in the manufacturing, marketing, and sales of electrical and electronic equipment and systems, to establish a framework for a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating the development of quantum computing applications for advanced industrial engineering and design.
Based on this agreement, the two companies will jointly identify high-impact industrial use cases and explore quantum and quantum-classical hybrid solutions for next-generation engineering workflows. The initial focus areas are expected to include Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE), such as Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), while expanding into additional simulation and design applications leveraging the logical qubit capabilities of Quantinuum’s quantum platform.
“We are delighted to begin our collaboration with Mitsubishi Electric, as we work together to drive substantive quantum technology applications for industrial engineering,” said Dr. Rajeeb Hazra, President and CEO of Quantinuum. “By combining Quantinuum’s leading quantum computing capabilities with Mitsubishi Electric’s deep engineering expertise, we aim to tackle some of the world’s most complex design and simulation challenges.”
Under the proposed collaboration, Quantinuum will provide Mitsubishi Electric with access to its high-fidelity ion-trap quantum systems and offer expert consulting in quantum algorithm development. Mitsubishi Electric will contribute expertise in electromagnetic field analysis, structural analysis, and thermal fluid simulation, applicable to a wide range of industrial scenarios, including factory automation, energy and utilities, air conditioning, and building systems.
“We are pleased to initiate discussions with Quantinuum under this MOU framework to advance strategic collaboration in quantum computing,” said Mikio Takabayashi, Senior General Manager of the Information Technology R&D Center at Mitsubishi Electric. “By combining manufacturing expertise with digital insights, we are committed to evaluating the feasibility and potential applications of quantum technology in industrial engineering, while inspiring new ideas and exploring use cases that could contribute to society and the environment.”
This MOU reflects a shared understanding that engaging with quantum computing technology in the near term, as it approaches commercial viability, could yield long-term strategic advantages. The two companies believe that organizations taking early action will be better positioned to help shape applications, accumulate proprietary expertise and intellectual property, and secure access to emerging quantum infrastructure resources as demand grows.
Through this MOU, the two companies will assess opportunities for future collaboration, which are expected to accelerate technological innovation and create lasting value for global industries.