Prime Highlights-
- OptQC COO Noriaki Iwata will pitch the company’s quantum technology at the Osaka Quantum Deep Tech Showcase on October 5, 2026.
- OptQC aims to connect with businesses and venture capital firms interested in quantum computing, communication and sensing technologies.
Key Facts-
- The showcase is a side event of Global Startup EXPO 2026 with a capacity of 50 participants.
- Iwata joined OptQC in 2025 after strategy roles at Accenture, Rakuten Group and NS Group.
Background-
Noriaki Iwata, director and chief operating officer of OptQC Corp., will pitch the company’s technology at the Quantum Deep Tech Showcase and Business Matching event in Osaka. The event is a side event of the Global Startup EXPO 2026 (GSE 2026) and takes place at The University of Osaka Nakanoshima Center.
OptQC wants to connect with businesses and venture capital firms interested in quantum computing, communication and sensing technologies. The showcase aims to spark business partnerships and joint research through individual matching sessions that participants must reserve in advance.
The organizers set a capacity of 50 participants and accepted applications until 5 p.m. on Friday, October 2, 2026. The matching sessions are built for focused talks on specific projects, including business partnerships, joint research, proof of concept work and technical alliances. Event materials say the focus on quantum technology reflects its status as a national strategic domain in Japan.
Iwata combines technical expertise with business experience. He earned a master’s degree at the University of Tokyo’s Graduate School of Engineering, where he studied optical quantum state generation and quantum operation under Professor Akira Furusawa. He joined OptQC in 2025 after holding strategy roles at Accenture, Rakuten Group and NS Group, where he led new business development and enterprise transformation.
The event’s official website, available in Japanese, offers more details for prospective attendees.