Selected for the Q-STAR × Plug and Play Quantum Startup Support Program

A Star Quantum has been selected for the second cohort of the Quantum Startup Support Program organized by Q-STAR and Plug and Play Japan. Through the program, we will expand collaboration opportunities with leading enterprises, create new use cases for our quantum AI cloud service, AQCloud, and accelerate the real-world adoption of quantum technology.

Selected for “Forbes Asia 100 to Watch 2026”

A Star Quantum has been selected for “Forbes Asia 100 to Watch 2026” a list recognizing 100 startups with strong growth potential across the Asia-Pacific region, in the Enterprise Technology category.In 2026, 100 companies from 16 countries and territories were selected, including 9 from Japan. Forbes Asia highlighted our work in solving complex enterprise planning challenges through mathematical optimization and quantum algorithms, as well as our track record in applying these technologies to aircraft maintenance planning optimization at JAL.

A Star Quantum Awarded Contract by JAL Engineering to Develop Aircraft Fault Prediction Analytics Platform

A Star Quantum Inc. (President & CEO: Koji Funabashi) has been awarded a contract by JAL Engineering Co., Ltd. (President: Takashi Hamamoto; hereinafter "JALEC") to develop a data analytics platform. The platform will store and analyze in-flight sensor data collected from aircraft operated by JALEC to predict potential faults.

Quantum AI Cloud "AQCloud" Selected for Ehime Prefecture’s "Triangle Ehime 2.0" Project for Second Consecutive Year

Our project has been selected for the fiscal 2026 "Triangle Ehime 2.0" digital implementation program by Ehime Prefecture. Utilizing our quantum AI cloud service "AQCloud," we will deploy applications for vehicle routing, sales activity, and staff shift optimization to drive operational efficiency and sustainable working styles across the region.

JAL Achieves Highest Ranking in the Transportation Industry in Keidanren’s Startup Friendly Scoring

JAL’s collaborative DX initiatives with startups, including aircraft maintenance planning optimization through quantum computing technology developed with A*Quantum, were highly recognized in Keidanren’s Startup Friendly Scoring.

JAL Invests in A Star Quantum to Advance Company-Wide DX and Business Transformation through Quantum Technology

A Star Quantum Inc. (President & CEO: Koji Funabashi; hereinafter “A Star Quantum”) has received an investment from the first CVC (Corporate Venture Capital) fund of Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. (President: Mitsuko Tottori; hereinafter “JAL”). A Star Quantum will work with JAL to accelerate company-wide DX and business transformation and create new value through quantum technology.

A Star Quantum Raises ¥900 Million in Series B Extension to Accelerate AQCloud Growth and Global Expansion

A*Quantum has raised approximately ¥900 million in its Series B Extension round to accelerate investment in AQCloud, strengthen development of its proprietary high-speed database technology, and expand its organization.

Grand Prize (Governor of Tokyo Award) at the Tokyo Venture Company Championship 2025

We are pleased to announce that our company has been awarded the Grand Prize (Governor of Tokyo Award) in the Unicorn Division at the Tokyo Venture Company Championship 2025 (7th edition).Held under the slogan “Creating Unicorn Companies from Tokyo,” the event was organized with the support of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the Cabinet Office of Japan.

Selected for “Triangle Ehime 2.0” by Ehime Prefecture

CTC develops “OptyLiner”, a delivery route optimization system using quantum computing and mathematical optimization

Selected for the “Corporate Transformation, Startup, and Growth Support Project” in Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture, in collaboration with Zenrin Co., Ltd.

Ranked 5th in Deloitte Tohmatsu’s “Technology Fast 50 2023 Japan”, a ranking of technology companies by growth rate

Featured in The Nikkei (Japan Economic Newspaper) 

Raised approximately 750 million yen in Series B funding

Announcement of capital and business alliance with Dai Nippon Printing

First in Japan’s aviation industry: Optimizing aircraft maintenance plans using quantum computing technology in collaboration with A　Star Quantum and JAL

Selected for Forbes JAPAN (2023.02.07 issue) “Top 200 Japanese Startups”

Article titled “Nexst Logistics Japan Optimizes Vehicle Allocation and Cargo Loading Operations in Real Time Using Quantum Computing Technology” featured in The Daily Automotive News

NEXT Logistics Japan introduces automated vehicle allocation and cargo loading system “NeLOSS” using quantum computing technology

Selected for Forbes JAPAN No.101 (January 2023 issue, released November 25, 2022) “200 SUPERSTAR ENTREPRENEURS”

Dentsu Inc. launches official release of “RICH FLOW” in collaboration with A Star Quantum

Selected for Toshiba’s “OPEN INNOVATION PROGRAM 2022”

Selected for the Monozukuri Subsidy (9th call) with the project “Development of an Aircraft Maintenance Optimization System Using Quantum Technology for High-Speed Computation” (Ref. No.595)

Selected for Forbes JAPAN “Top 200 Japanese Startups” feature

Selected for Weekly Toyo Keizai September 4, 2021 issue “Top 100 Amazing Ventures” special feature

A Star Quantum featured in Nikkei Asia for overseas readers

Signed joint research agreement on demonstration experiments using quantum computers to solve issues in the air cargo business

Raised 300 million yen in Series A funding and formed a capital and business alliance

Selected for the Monozukuri Subsidy (2nd call) with the project “Development of a Transportation Timetable Optimization System Using Quantum Technology to Address the Shortage of Delivery Drivers in the Transportation Industry” (Ref. No.1000)

Selected as a supported company for the Intellectual Property Acceleration Program (IPAS 2019)