Vietnam's FPT, France's Quandela to jointly build quantum ecosystem. Vietnam's tech giant FPT and Quandela, a French photonic quantum computing company, will jointly develop quantum technology cooperation and support Vietnam's quantum ecosystem. In a statement on Monday, Quandela said the two have signed a two-year memorandum of understanding for the move. Under the framework, FPT will combine its engineering, research, and knowledge of the Vietnamese market with Quandela's expertise in photonic quantum computing, including hardware, software, and cloud infrastructure. The cooperation will focus on joint research and innovation, cloud-based quantum computing, and education-talent development. On research, the companies intend to explore joint technology development, including work on quantum algorithms, quantum communications, cybersecurity-related applications, and other shared interests. Regarding cloud access, Quandela can provide FPT researchers with access to its cloud-based quantum computing infrastructure. FPT plans to establish a dedicated research group to run experiments and identify potential applications. FOr education, the companies will explore contributions to FPT's university and high-school programs, including access to quantum learning environments and open-source tools, expert training, seminars, and exchanges between researchers and engineers. The parties can later explore joint advisory work for businesses and public-sector bodies, and international deployments. They strive to identify new quantum use cases and strengthen links between the Vietnamese and European quantum ecosystems. Dr. Nguyen Xuan Phong, FPT's chief AI transformation officer and director of the Quantum AI & Cyber Security Institute, said the collaboration would strengthen FPT's internal capabilities, give its researchers access to advanced technology, and identify applications that can create value for Vietnam's economy. Marine Xech-Gaspa, Quandela's director of institutional affairs and public policy, said building a quantum ecosystem requires more than technology access. The collaboration between Quandela's technology and FPT's research and local capacity would deliver projects in Vietnam.

FPT Corporation and Quandela sign Memorandum of Understanding to advance quantum technology collaboration in Vietnam. The two companies will explore cooperation across quantum research, cloud computing, education and talent development, as well as future applications for industry and government. Hanoi, Vietnam / Massy, France - [...] The two companies will explore cooperation across quantum research, cloud computing, education and talent development, as well as future applications for industry and government. Hanoi, Vietnam / Massy, France - 19 October 2026 - Quandela, a European leader in photonic quantum computing, and FPT Corporation, Vietnam's largest private information technology and telecommunications services company, announced today the signing of a two-year Memorandum of Understanding aimed at developing cooperation in quantum technologies and supporting the development of the quantum ecosystem in Vietnam. The two-year agreement establishes a framework through which FPT and Quandela will explore joint initiatives combining FPT's engineering, research and understanding of the Vietnamese market with Quandela's expertise in photonic quantum computing, including hardware, software and cloud infrastructure. The collaboration will focus on several areas: Combining expertise to advance quantum research and innovation. First, the companies intend to explore joint research and technology development, including potential work on quantum algorithms, quantum communications, cybersecurity-related applications and other areas of common interest. FPT and Quandela will also explore cooperation around cloud-based quantum computing. Under the framework, Quandela may provide FPT researchers with access to its cloud-based quantum computing infrastructure, while FPT intends to establish a dedicated research group conduct experimentation and identify potential applications of quantum computing. A third pillar will focus on education, training and talent development. The companies will explore opportunities to contribute to FPT's university and high-school programs, including through access to quantum learning environments and open-source tools, expert training, seminars and potential exchanges between researchers and engineers. Supporting a growing quantum ecosystem. The MoU also provides a framework for broader cooperation with universities, research institutions, technology partners and industrial stakeholders, with the objective of identifying new quantum use cases and strengthening collaboration between the Vietnamese and European quantum ecosystems. The parties may ultimately explore joint advisory activities for enterprises and public-sector organisations, as well as international deployments additional market opportunities. "Quantum technologies are becoming an increasingly important component of the future computing landscape. Through this collaboration with Quandela, we want to strengthen our internal capabilities, give our researchers access to advanced technologies and progressively identify applications that can create value for Vietnam's economy and technology ecosystem," said Dr. Nguyen Xuan Phong, Chief AI Transformation Officer of FPT Corporation and Director of the Quantum AI & Cyber Security Institute. "Establishing a robust quantum ecosystem requires far more than technological access. It demands research, expertise, infrastructure, and the capacity to align quantum computing with real-world applications. By joining forces with FPT, we are combining these key pillars to deliver impactful projects together in Vietnam," stated Marine Xech-Gaspa, Director of Institutional Affairs and Public Policy at Quandela. About Quandela. Quandela is a global leader in quantum computing, designing, building, and delivering cutting-edge quantum solutions for research and industry: providing the most energy-efficient quantum computers for computing centers, comprehensive quantum computing solutions accessible via the cloud, and algorithm access services for academic and industrial customers. Quandela follows a pragmatic and progressive roadmap, deploying industrial systems since 2023 while developing future generations of fault-tolerant quantum computers capable of scaling by integrating thousands of photonic components. Quandela is committed to making quantum computing accessible to all in order to tackle the most complex industrial and societal challenges. About FPT Corporation. FPT Corporation (FPT) is Vietnam's leading technology corporation, pioneering digital transformation and providing consulting, technology services, solutions, and implementation for businesses and organizations worldwide. Operating across two core sectors - Technology and Education - FPT partners with customers in more than 30 countries and territories, helping them achieve their business objectives and long-term growth through technology. Committed to mastering strategic technologies, FPT continues to drive innovation across industries. The Corporation is dedicated to strengthening Vietnam's position on the global technology map while delivering world-class AI-enabled solutions and digital transformation services to enterprises worldwide. FPT reported a total revenue of USD 2.66 billion (FY2025) and a workforce of over 44,000 employees across its core businesses. For more information, please visit https://fpt.com/en Press contacts. Quandela - Maarc Agency * Iva Baytcheva - [email protected], 06 28 59 07 03 * Oréna Cigar - [email protected], 06 52 02 93 35

Quandela and KRIBB join forces to accelerate biotechnology research and drug discovery through photonic quantum computing. The partnership between Quandela and the Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB) aims to develop new use cases combining artificial intelligence, classical computing, and photonic quantum computing to [...] The partnership between Quandela and the Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB) aims to develop new use cases combining artificial intelligence, classical computing, and photonic quantum computing to tackle some of the most complex challenges in the life sciences. Massy, October 7, 2026 - Quandela, a European company, leader in photonic quantum computing, and the Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB), South Korea's national reference institute for biosciences and biotechnology, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Paris on September 8, 2026, to strengthen their collaboration on applying quantum technologies to advanced biotechnology research and drug discovery. Through this partnership, Quandela and KRIBB aim to bring together two accelerating fields: life sciences and quantum computing. Their objective is to develop and validate practical applications of photonic quantum computing capable of addressing complex biological challenges, while pioneering new research models that combine artificial intelligence, classical computing, and quantum technologies. This partnership arrives at a pivotal moment to strengthen Franco-South Korean scientific and technological cooperation. Building on the Memorandum of Understanding signed in Paris on September 8 during South Korean President Lee Jae-myung's state visit, both nations have committed to deepening collaboration in key strategic sectors, including artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and quantum technologies. "Our goal is to give researchers new tools for navigating the complexity of biological systems. By combining KRIBB's bioscience expertise with Quandela's photonic quantum technology, we aim to accelerate the path from computational insight to experimental validation." says Suk-Yoon Kwon, President at KRIBB. Combining AI and quantum technologies to explore new frontiers in biomedical research. By combining KRIBB's expertise in biotechnology and life sciences with Quandela's capabilities in photonic quantum computing, both partners aim to develop new approaches for analyzing and solving biological problems characterized by vast search spaces and complex interactions. Several application areas will be explored: Targeted Protein Degradation (TPD), particularly the design of PROTAC candidates; cellular therapy optimization; the identification of new therapeutic targets for rare diseases; and the analysis of gene regulatory networks involved in infectious diseases. "Quantum computing becomes meaningful when it helps researchers solve real-world problems. With KRIBB, we are developing hybrid workflows that combine AI, classical computing and photonic quantum computing to create practical, reproducible applications for biotechnology and drug discovery." says Sam Yoosuk Kim, General Manager of South Korea at Quandela. At the core of this partnership lies a hybrid computing approach that seamlessly combines artificial intelligence, classical computing, and photonic quantum technologies. AI enables the analysis of large volumes of biological data and progressively narrows down the number of candidates to evaluate. Classical computing resources then handle processing and simulations suited to their architectures, while photonic quantum processors are deployed to explore particularly complex combinatorial optimization problems. The project seeks to assess how this integrated model can refine the way researchers prioritize and select candidates prior to experimental validation, particularly in drug discovery, cell therapy design, and genetic target identification. Transforming initial research into reproducible use cases. As part of this collaboration, KRIBB researchers have already shared initial findings generated on Quandela's platform, with plans to build upon these results for an upcoming scientific publication. For its part, Quandela will analyze these outcomes as a breakthrough use case for photonic quantum computing in biotechnology, aiming to assess their reproducibility and potential to address broader drug discovery challenges. Training a new generation of researchers at the intersection of biology, AI, and quantum technologies. Beyond joint research, the partnership also focuses on talent development. Both organizations plan to launch joint training programs, hackathons, seminars, scientific workshops, and technology exchange initiatives to support work at the intersection of biosciences, artificial intelligence, and quantum computing. About Quandela. Quandela is a global leader in quantum computing, designing, building, and delivering cutting-edge quantum solutions for research and industry: providing the most energy-efficient quantum computers for computing centers, comprehensive quantum computing solutions accessible via the cloud, and algorithm access services for academic and industrial customers. Quandela follows a pragmatic and progressive roadmap, deploying industrial systems since 2023 while developing future generations of fault-tolerant quantum computers capable of scaling by integrating thousands of photonic components. Quandela is committed to making quantum computing accessible to all in order to tackle the most complex industrial and societal challenges. For more information: www.quandela.com About KRIBB. The Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB) is one of South Korea's leading national research institutes specializing in biotechnology and the life sciences. Founded in 1985, KRIBB works to advance scientific knowledge in areas including molecular biology, genomics, bioinformatics, synthetic biology, and aging research. As a government-funded institute, KRIBB plays a key role in fostering innovation, supporting national research and development strategies, and collaborating with academic and industry partners in South Korea and internationally. For more information: https://www.kribb.re.kr Press contacts. Quandela - Maarc Agency * Iva Baytcheva - [email protected] - 06 28 59 07 03 * Oréna Cigar - [email protected] - 06 52 02 93 35