OptQC Selected for Tokyo's "SusHi Tech Global Growth Acceleration Program (Phase 1)"

OptQC Inc. (Headquarters: Toshima-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director CEO: Hiroshi Takase; hereinafter "the Company"), which is engaged in the research and development of optical quantum computers, announces that it has been selected for the "SusHi Tech Global Growth Acceleration Program (Phase 1)" promoted by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government.

This program aims to support startups with high technological capabilities and ideas, with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government providing up to 200 million yen in funding and expert support, utilizing domestic and international networks to accelerate their rapid growth in the global market.

With this selection, the Company will expand its established three-pronged approach of research, development, and business in Japan to the global market. By maximizing the multifaceted support from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, we will accelerate our overseas expansion to establish Japan's optical quantum technology as a global standard for next-generation computing infrastructure.

Furthermore, by exhibiting at "SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026," Asia's largest global innovation conference to be held in April 2026, we will directly showcase our technology to key players worldwide and rapidly accelerate the creation of projects in the global market.

Initiatives in this program Through this program, the Company will promote the following initiatives. ・Acquisition of overseas project pipelines Strengthen sales activities and exhibition participation in the US, Europe, and Asia ・Improve appeal and establish practical foundations Prepare multilingual technical communication materials and build mock-ups for overseas expansion, etc. ・Strengthen overseas expansion system Strengthen recruitment of overseas business development and corporate personnel, and transition to a global standard organizational structure ・Contribution to Tokyo Establish Tokyo as a core research, development, and manufacturing hub, and contribute to enhancing Tokyo's international presence and creating new industries through collaboration with related industries in Tokyo and fostering quantum talent.

Comment from Representative Director CEO Hiroshi Takase We are very honored to have been selected for the Tokyo Metropolitan Government's SusHi Tech Global Growth Acceleration Program.

The optical quantum computer we are researching and developing has the potential to enable calculations that were previously impossible and to drive breakthroughs in various fields such as energy, drug discovery, and material development. Our goal is not to keep this technology in the laboratory, but to implement it in society as an infrastructure that supports actual industries and people's lives as soon as possible.

Taking this selection as an opportunity, with the strong support of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government as a partner, we will further accelerate OptQC's global expansion. Our team will work together to commercialize Japan's quantum technology.

Company Profile Company name: OptQC Inc. Location: IT tower TOKYO 15F, 3-28-13 Nishi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo 171-0021 Representative: Representative Director CEO Hiroshi Takase Established: September 2, 2024 Business activities: Research, development, and provision of optical quantum computers URL: https://www.optqc.com/

Contact for this matter OptQC Inc. Public Relations (E-mail: press@optqc.com)