OptQC Joins Official Delegation Accompanying Prime Minister Takaichi to India for Japan-India Economic Forum

OptQC Corp. (Headquarters: Toshima-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and CEO: Kan Takase; hereinafter "OptQC"), a startup developing optical quantum computers, is proud to announce that CEO Kan Takase participated in the Japan-India Economic Forum held in New Delhi on Thursday, July 2, 2026. Takase attended as a member of the official economic delegation accompanying Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on her state visit to India.
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Hosted by the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) and co-organized by key institutions including the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), Keidanren, and India's Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), the forum served as a premier platform to advance economic and technological cooperation between the two nations. Amidst a shifting global landscape, Japan and India are forging a robust partnership built on complementary strengths, steadily deepening collaboration across critical domains such as economic security, innovation, and human resource development.

Attended by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the summit convened over 150 Japanese and 80 Indian enterprises. Leaders engaged in dynamic discussions on critical themes poised to shape the future of the international community, including economic security, deep-tech innovation, talent mobility, energy, and critical minerals. The visit marked a pivotal milestone, propelling Japan-India economic and technological alliances into a new era, highlighted by the announcement of ¥2 trillion in investments and 129 collaboration projects between enterprises of both nations.‍

【Event Overview】
Date: Thursday, July 2, 2026
Location: New Delhi, India
Host: Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO)
Co-organizers: Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI); New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO); Japan Business Federation (Keidanren); Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI); Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), India; Confederation of Indian Industry (CII); Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI)
Scale of Participation: Over 150 Japanese companies and 80 Indian companies
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"It was a profound honor to join this official economic delegation and stand alongside Prime Minister Takaichi, Prime Minister Modi, and other visionary leaders from Japan and India.

As we chart the course for OptQC's global expansion, this visit has powerfully reaffirmed India's critical strategic position and its unparalleled potential for market growth.

Echoing Prime Minister Takaichi's vision to 'grow stronger and prosper together,' our mission goes beyond mere technological advancement; we are confident that our optical quantum computing technology holds the transformative power to drive sustainable growth for both nations, particularly in the realms of economic security and innovation. By bridging Japan's cutting-edge foundational technologies with India's world-class IT talent pool, we envision a highly synergistic future. We will build on the momentum from this historic forum to expand our global footprint." 
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OptQC is a deep-tech startup aiming to provide a next-generation computing platform using optical quantum technology.
Built upon over 25 years of research at the Furusawa Laboratory of the University of Tokyo, we accelerate the practical application of quantum technology in the global market through an approach that simultaneously promotes research, development, and business.

Company Name : OptQC Corp.
Location : 15th Floor, IT tower TOKYO, 3-28-13 Nishi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo 171-0021, Japan
Representative : Kan Takase, Representative Director and CEO
Established : September 2, 2024
Business Description : Research, development, and provision of optical quantum computers
URL : https://www.optqc.com/en/
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OptQC Corp. Public Relations
E-mail: press@optqc.com
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