The Fujitsu Quantum Simulator Challenge

Fujitsu Limited (“Fujitsu”) has developed a 40-qubit CPU-based quantum simulator with 1024 FX700 nodes using A64FX processors. It uses "Qulacs," a fast quantum simulator by Osaka University and QunaSys Corporation, enhanced for parallel and distributed execution with MPI and SVE optimization. Fujitsu also offers an SDK compatible with Qiskit for quantum software developers. A new feature this year is the Decision Diagram Simulator, which is more memory efficient and suitable for FTQC algorithms. The company is looking for applications from interested members of the industry and academia to test the quantum simulator on novel problems and applications. 

Challenge Objectives:

• Apply quantum simulator to customer pain points
• Test the quantum simulator with real world applications
• Explore quantum use cases collaboratively with participants selected by Fujitsu (the “Participant(s)”)
• Obtain feedback from Participants on performance and scalability

Benefits of Participation:

Eligible for prize money

First Prize - $50,000

Second Prize - $30,000

Third Prize - $20,000

• Free use of our quantum technologies for development of the project
• Collaboration with our quantum experts for training, support, and insights
• Potential future partnerships to bring jointly created technologies and services Fujitsu’s customers as well as potential investment
• Co-branding and marketing activities with Fujitsu’s partner network of VCs, customers, and inclusion in Fujitsu ActivateNow Technology Summit

How Apply:

Please download, fill out application  form after the privacy notice HERE and send it to fra_quantum@fujitsu.com by June 30, 2024.

All applications will be reviewed by Fujitsu and the Participants of the challenge will be selected based on problem innovation, breadth of applicability and resulting customer impact.