Mitsubishi Electric’s ME Innovation Fund Invests in JIJ for Quantum Mathematical Optimization Middleware
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announced its ME Innovation Fund has invested in JIJ Inc., a Japanese startup developing mathematical optimization middleware which leverages quantum computers. This is the fund’s fifteenth investment and aims to explore combining JIJ’s JijZept development platform with Mitsubishi Electric’s quantum technologies, including ongoing interconnection work. The collaboration seeks to support practical implementation of optimization solutions for industrial challenges. Statements from both companies highlight the potential to advance quantum and optimization applications in business.
August 4, 2026