Research Funding
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Bloq Quantum and Partners Launch Quantum Skills Labs in Kerala
Bloq Quantum has formalized partnerships in Kerala to establish an undergraduate quantum computing laboratory and expand quantum workforce training, aiming to address regional skills gaps and support India's National Quantum Mission
Quantum Supply Chain Anchors Open at Chicago's IQMP FaQtory
Zero Point Cryogenics and Ability Engineering Technology are establishing new operations at the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park, aiming to localize cryogenic and precision engineering supply chains for quantum hardware development in the Midwest
Hewlett Foundation Funds $100M Push on Quantum and Tech Security
The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation has committed $100 million over five years to support research and policy development on the security and governance of emerging technologies, with a focus on quantum computing, biotechnology, and AI.
IBM Offers Quantum Compute Access for DOE Genesis Mission Research
IBM has pledged $50 million in quantum processor access over five years to support the U.S. Department of Energy's Genesis Mission, enabling national lab and academic researchers to run experiments on utility-scale superconducting quantum hardware
PsiQuantum's Photonic Quantum Hardware Faces Expanded DARPA Scrutiny
PsiQuantum has secured a $125 million agreement with DARPA to support independent verification of its photonic quantum computing hardware, manufacturing processes, and cryogenic infrastructure as part of the Quantum Benchmarking Initiative
Galaxy Digital Funds $5M Initiative for Bitcoin Quantum Security
Galaxy Digital has launched a $5 million program to address future quantum computing threats to Bitcoin's cryptography, supporting research, developer grants, and expert oversight to prepare for post-quantum security standards
New Mexico Invests $1.2M in Quantum Hardware and Photonics Startups
Six early-stage quantum technology companies have received $200,000 grants each to expand or establish operations in New Mexico, supporting hardware, photonics, and software development for quantum sensing, communication, and computing applications
NASA Contracts Chugach for Ames Research Center Facility Operations
NASA has awarded a five-year contract to Chugach Intelligence Solutions LLC to manage operations, maintenance, and repairs at Ames Research Center in California, supporting the center's scientific missions and infrastructure needs