Japan's NEDO has launched a quantum computing contest to solve societal challenges, offering 200 million yen ($1.3 million) in prizes.

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Japan's New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) has announced a quantum computing contest aimed at addressing societal challenges by offering 200 million yen in prizes. The competition is open to individuals and teams from diverse fields, providing free training to those new to quantum computing. Participants will tackle issues such as natural disasters and an aging population, with final judging scheduled for August 2026. NEDO hopes to attract innovative ideas from unconventional sources and promote interdisciplinary collaboration to advance quantum computing applications.

Japan’s 200 Million Yen Contest Aims to Find Ways to Use Quantum Computers to Tackle Societal Challenges