LG Electronics, KRISS, SDT, and Korea University Sign MoU for Joint Research on Neutral Atom Quantum Computing
Insider Brief:
- SDT, LG Electronics, KRISS, and Korea University signed an MOU to advance neutral atom-based quantum computing technology, focusing on industry-academia-research cooperation and encouraging ecosystem growth.
- KRISS and Korea University will develop neutral atom-based QPUs, LG Electronics will oversee middleware development and integration, and SDT will focus on hardware development, cloud services, and commercialization strategies.
- KRISS and LG Electronics emphasized their commitment to leveraging research capabilities and driving innovation to commercialize quantum computing and strengthen the global competitiveness of Korea’s quantum technology sector.
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- Editor’s Note: This has been translated from Korean to English using ChatGPT.
PRESS RELEASE — SDT announced on the 10th that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for joint research with LG Electronics, the Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science (KRISS, referred to hereafter as KRISS), and Korea University to advance neutral atom-based quantum computing technology and foster ecosystem activation.
The agreement aims to establish a framework for collaboration among the nation’s top experts through industry-academia-research cooperation and to promote the research, development, and commercialization of neutral atom quantum computing technology. To this end, a signing ceremony was held on December 2nd at KRISS in Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, attended by key experts including Jiwon Yoon, CEO of SDT; Jaehyuk Choi, Director of the Quantum Technology Research Institute at KRISS; Geunyoung Lee, Lead Researcher at LG Electronics AI Research Center; and Minhyeok Kim, Assistant Professor of Physics at Korea University.
The participating organizations plan to lay the foundation for the commercialization of neutral atom-based quantum computing technology by developing optical designs, hardware, and software, as well as securing manufacturing and production technologies. Additionally, they aim to strengthen the country’s competitiveness in quantum technology through domestic and international promotion of R&D achievements, forming partnerships with global research institutions and companies, and nurturing skilled professionals.
Under the agreement, research teams from KRISS and Korea University will focus on the development of neutral atom-based QPUs (Quantum Processing Units). LG Electronics will handle middleware development and technology integration, while SDT will be responsible for hardware development, cloud service provision, and the establishment of commercialization strategies for the quantum computing ecosystem.
Hosung Lee, President of KRISS, remarked, “Building on 30 years of accumulated quantum technology research capabilities, KRISS successfully developed foundational technology for a 100-qubit neutral atom quantum computer this year. Various technological platforms are necessary for the commercialization of quantum computing, and we will actively support this research and development.”
Seonghyuk Kim, Senior Research Fellow at LG Electronics, stated, “LG Electronics has a strong interest in quantum technology development and will actively participate in and support R&D for the commercialization and expansion of the quantum technology ecosystem through this collaboration. We aim to lead innovative technological advancements and contribute to building a foundation for a sustainable future through this research and development.”