Japan, Aug. 5 -- Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announced that its ME Innovation Fund has invested in JIJ Inc., a Japanese startup that uses quantum computers and other technologies to develop middleware1 for mathematical optimization.2 The company's JijZept development platform is highly regarded for helping businesses solve diverse challenges by using mathematical optimization without requiring specialized expertise.Quantum computing is currently transitioning from the research stage to practical application, including the rapid acceleration of technological development for industrial use. Against this backdrop, Mitsubishi Electric has positioned quantum computing as a key priority of its overall R&D strategy by promoting research and de...