Jij Inc. (Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan; Co-Founder CEO: Yu Yamashiro) is pleased to announce that it has been selected for the "EY Innovative Startup 2025 Award”, an initiative by Ernst & Young ShinNihon LLC that recognizes promising startups across Japan expected to achieve remarkable growth in the future.About EY Innovative Startup"EY Innovative Startup" has been held since 2017 with the aim of fairly evaluating outstanding startup companies to support their further growth and to promote innovation that leads to economic revitalization. The awardees are selected based on EY's network and knowledge, as well as the opinions of external experts, and are evaluated on three criteria: innovation, growth potential, and social impact. This year, 15 companies have been chosen across 10 different fields.EYIS 2025 Official WebsiteSelection Criteria for EYIS 2025Jij was selected in the "Quantum Tech" category based on the following evaluation:"Jij is a company that eliminates the barriers to adoption of mathematical optimization calculations using quantum technology—an automation and efficiency enhancement technology that directly benefits businesses—despite its complexity due to high technical expertise. Jij is expected to be an essential presence in the global market moving forward."Comments from Yu Yamashiro, Co-Founder CEO of Jij Inc."We are truly honored to be selected as a recipient of the 'EY Innovative Startup 2025 Award’. Moreover, this year marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of quantum mechanics, making it even more special to receive this award at such a significant milestone.The quantum computing field is currently undergoing a major transformation. With the accelerating pace of technological innovation, the practical application of quantum technology is becoming a reality. We have firmly established our unique position as experts in 'Quantum × Optimization Technology' and have steadily progressed along this path.Our software platform, JijZept, integrates proprietary algorithms with an intuitive user interface, enabling individuals without specialized knowledge to solve complex combinatorial optimization problems. As our technology is increasingly being utilized in real-world business settings to address practical challenges, we are seeing tangible progress toward its widespread adoption.Furthermore, in January of this year, we established a new office in the UK, marking the beginning of our full-scale global expansion, particularly in Europe. Moving forward, we will continue to contribute to the development of the quantum computing field by fostering cross-industry and international partnerships."About Jij Inc.Jij is a startup that carries out optimization calculation projects that involve large-scale calculations. JijZept, which is a next-generation development software platform that utilizes quantum optimization technology, is used in the UK, US, Germany, Singapore, Japan, and other countries. We have created over 40 use cases across various industries, including energy, logistics, manufacturing, telecommunications, and transportation.About UsCompany Name: Jij Inc.CEO: Yu YamashiroHeadquarters: Room 403, INDEST, Innovation Center, Tokyo Science University Tamachi Campus, 3-3-6 Shibaura, Minato city, Tokyo, 108-0023, JapanCorporate Website: https://www.j-ij.com/en/Founded: November 2018Business Activities: Providing optimization solutions utilizing quantum-classical hybrid technologiesFor media inquiries, please contact:Jij Communications Team jij-marketing@j-ij.com