Fujitsu Computing Technology Wins Prime Minister's Prize in Japan
Fujitsu's technology for accelerating scientific computing has received Japan's Prime Minister's Prize. The invention significantly enhances performance and accuracy in technical calculations.
KAWASAKI, Japan – Fujitsu announced it has received the Prime Minister’s Prize at the 2026 National Commendation for Invention for its technology that improves the performance of scientific and technical computing. The invention, originally developed in 2009 and patented in 2013, enables high-speed and high-precision data processing.
The awarded technology reduces the number of instructions required for scientific calculations by two-thirds, optimizing the computational process. This has directly contributed to the performance of supercomputers such as the K computer and Fugaku. The technology has also been integrated into Arm-based server products widely used globally.
Fujitsu plans to utilize the technology in its future processors. It is slated for integration into the new "FUJITSU-MONAKA" processor for data centers, targeted for launch in 2027. The technology will also feature in the "FugakuNEXT" system, the successor to the Fugaku supercomputer.
The Prime Minister’s Prize was presented by the Japan Institute of Invention and Innovation (JIII). Fujitsu CEO Takahito Tokita also received a Distinguished Service Prize for his role in advancing the invention within the company.