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READ MOREA leading intellectual hub for quantum technologies
The Chicago Quantum Exchange advances the science and engineering of quantum information, prepares the quantum workforce, and drives the quantum economy by connecting top universities, national labs, and industry partners. The recipient of billions of dollars in government and corporate investment and home to some of the world’s top experts in the field, the CQE community is a central driver of US leadership in quantum technologies.
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The fabulous five: Open Quantum Initiative undergraduate fellows conduct research at Argonne
In summer 2025, as part of the Open Quantum Initiative (OQI) Undergraduate Fellowship, 27 undergraduate students carried out research in quantum information science, or QIS, at multiple institutions across the Midwest. > Read more
2025 Chicago Quantum Summit Recordings now live
Explore talks and panels from the 2025 Chicago Quantum Summit, bringing together experts across the quantum ecosystem. > Learn more
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The CQE is one of the is one of the largest collaborative teams working on quantum science in the world.
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Advancing Research, Discovery, and Impact
Harnessing science and engineering to develop quantum technology to revolutionize communications, computing, and sensing.
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Preparing the Quantum Workforce
Training and educating members of the future quantum workforce through academic programs, internships, certificates, and career explorations with industry.
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Driving the Quantum Economy
Partnering across industries to build quantum technology and enable job and business creation throughout Chicago, the Midwest, and the United States.
