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Quantum computers are set to transform computing and society with their ability to solve problems that are currently intractable. Eager to be at the forefront of the field, Japan is pursuing projects in all of the five major technologies for quantum computers as part of its Moonshot programme. The ambitious goal is to develop a fault-tolerant quantum computer by 2050.
By bringing together scientists with a broad range of expertise, a high-risk, high-reward programme is seeking to deliver fault-tolerant quantum computers by 2050.