JIJ secures US$5.2 million funding led by Global Brain
The financing includes participation from Global Brain-managed funds and Fujitsu Ventures, and will advance JIJ’s AI optimization platform, quantum middleware, and global expansion.
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In short: JIJ secured $5.2 million in funding, expanded its global footprint to Europe and the U.S., and advanced its quantum optimization platform.
Company announcements
JIJ appoints Steven Gibson to lead U.S. expansion
The former Strangeworks executive will build the company's U.S. business foundation and develop partnerships with enterprise customers and ecosystem partners.
Jij demonstrates path to commercial quantum advantage in energy optimisation
Through collaboration with ORCA Computing, NQCC, and bp, they show how quantum computing can address practical energy optimisation challenges.
JIJ establishes first EU entity in Hamburg
The entity, located at the DLR QCI Innovation Center, will drive quantum optimization applications in Europe.
Media coverage
JIJ, with Global Brain as the lead investor, a total of approximately 840 million ...
JIJ is a globally rare company with high expertise in the advanced computational domain that crosses mathematical optimization and quantum technology, broadly covering from the development of foundational technologies and middleware to their introduction into industrial sites. In addition, it has a unique position connecting academia, industry, and ecosystems around the world, and we expect it to play an increasingly important role as a bridge between technology and industry. Mathematical optimization and quantum technology are areas that overlap with the Fujitsu Group's initiatives. Since the previous investment, various collaborations have been progressing between JIJ and the Fujitsu Group. With this additional investment as an opportunity, we will further expand that collaboration and work with JIJ to create new value...
JIJ and Kobe Steel Sign Framework Agreement to Launch Quantum Center of Excellence - Quantum Computing Report
Tokyo-based software startup JIJ Inc. has signed a multi-year framework agreement with industrial manufacturer Kobe Steel, Ltd. to accelerate the adoption of quantum computing and...
JIJ Europe Collaborates with ORCA Computing, bp, and NQCC on Energy Optimization - Quantum Computing Report
The project utilizes an ORCA testbed installed at the NQCC, featuring a rack-mounted architecture with multiple photonic sources. This collaboration builds upon a previous strategic...
Mathematical Optimization AI Assistant "JijZept AI" Beta Version Released by Invitation Only | Press Release from Jij, Inc.
... Version released by invitation only. ~A browser-based service that supports decision-making for complex planning and allocation in business settings with AI~. Jij. December 25, 2025 12:10. 88 likes...
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