For the Quantum Computing Research Center (QCRC) at the Hon Hai Research Institute, 2025 was a year of explosive growth in both academic energy and international influence. We not only conquered multiple challenges in theoretical research but also continued to mark Taiwan’s position on the world quantum map through high-intensity international engagement. Here is a quick overview of our core achievements this past year:

🚀 Academic Output: 15 Top-Tier Publications & 6 Major International Events

This year, our team demonstrated powerful R&D capabilities, completing a total of 15 high-quality research papers and successfully publishing them in top-tier journals in the fields of physics and quantum computing, including:

• Nature Physics

• Nature Communications

• Physical Review Letters

Furthermore, our research footprint spanned 6 top international conferences worldwide, including QIP (Quantum Information Processing), one of the most prestigious conferences in quantum computing; AQIS, a flagship Asian conference; and Crypto, a top cryptography conference. Besides, we continued to engage in deep dialogue with the world's leading scholars.

🎤 Thought Leadership: An International Voice from Taipei to Vancouver

Beyond our prolific written results, our research team was invited to key academic venues around the world to share unique insights on the future of quantum technology:

• Vancouver, Canada: Mathematical Foundations of Quantum Advantage Workshop: In May 2025, Institute member Dr. Hakop Pashayan was invited to Vancouver to attend the "Mathematical Foundations of Quantum Advantage Workshop." He delivered a special lecture, exploring the mathematical roots and theoretical limits of quantum computing superiority with international experts.

• Academia Sinica: Distinguished Lecture Series: In October, Director Min-Hsiu Hsieh was invited to Academia Sinica to deliver a lecture titled "Quantum Frontiers: From Fundamental Theory to Real-World Impact," concisely outlining the Hon Hai Research Institute's key layout in connecting fundamental theory with practical application.

• Taiwan-Netherlands Photonic Quantum Workshop (PhQIP 2025): As the host, Director Hsieh shared the latest advancements in photonic quantum computing and error correction technology during the opening technical lecture, deepening bilateral academic exchange between Taiwan and the Netherlands.

🏆 Moments of Glory: Interns Winning Awards at International Conferences

At the 28th QIP Conference in early 2025, the Hon Hai Research Institute wrote a new page in history. A team led by Director Min-Hsiu Hsieh (including intern Ding-Chun Lin and researcher Adam Wills) won the "Best Student Paper Award." This research overturned past assumptions, proving that quantum fault-tolerant computing resources can be allocated more efficiently, and is regarded as a major theoretical breakthrough for realizing large-scale quantum computers.

At AQIS 2025, Institute intern Kosuke Matsui won the Best Student Poster Award (3rd Place) for his research "Characterizing Conditions for Reducing Qubit Requirements in Quantum Instruments via Weak Signaling." This outstanding result stemmed from a collaboration between Dr. Jun-Yi Wu and Director Hsieh at the Hon Hai Research Institute, combined with the efforts of a research team from the University of Tokyo.

👥 Talent Assembly: 5 New member Hired

In 2025, the QCRC welcomed 5 outstanding new partners. Their addition brings fresh perspectives to the institute and strengthens our R&D capabilities across diverse fields:

• Chi-Chun Chen: Classical Simulation, Quantum Machine Learning

• Dr. Taiga Hirooka: Quantum Cryptography, Quantum Machine Learning Theory

• Dr. Calvin Ku: Quantum Simulation, Quantum Chemistry

• Dr. Jun-Yi Wu: Quantum Optics, Linear Optical Networks, CV-DV Photonic Systems, Distributed Quantum Computing, Optical Quantum Computing

• Dr. Srijita Kundu: Quantum Complexity Theory, Quantum Information Theory, Quantum Cryptography

🌍 Global Linkages and Ecosystem Layout

We are dedicated to establishing Taiwan as a hub for international quantum research:

• Hosting PhQIP 2025: Gathered top scholars from Taiwan and the Netherlands for deep exchange on photonic quantum computing, communication, and sensing.

• Deepening Cooperation with QunaSys: Published joint results with Japan’s leader in quantum software and expanded strategic cooperation on quantum algorithm development.

• Supporting the Australian Quantum Software Network: Announced support for the "Micro & Meso Grant" program, assisting the development of global academic quantum startups through the reward of open-source knowledge sharing.

🔮 Looking Ahead to 2026: Early Achievements at QIP 2026

As 2025 draws to a close, we have received more good news—QCRC already has three papers selected for oral presentation at QIP 2026. These studies cover quantum communication, quantum error correction, and quantum non-locality, demonstrating the depth and breadth of our R&D capabilities.

Thank you to all partners and team members for your hard work. In 2026, the Hon Hai Research Institute will continue to challenge the limits of quantum technology and lead the wave of the computing revolution.