Research and development of Quantum ICT began at NICT in April 2001, when the Quantum Information Technology Lab was established. In the field of quantum cryptography, the multi-point quantum cryptography network "Tokyo QKD Network" was constructed in October 2010 and succeeded in transmitting video using quantum cryptography for the first time in the world. As a result of these achievements, NICT was selected as one of the eight Quantum Technology Innovation Hubs in Japan, the Quantum Security Innovation Hub, in the Quantum Technology Innovation Strategy formulated in January 2020 by the Integrated Innovation Strategy Promotion Council of the Cabinet.

In this strategy, we aim to form a Quantum Technology Innovation Hub in Japan that brings together outstanding human resources, attracts investment, and builds a collaborative system between universities and companies.