The Chicago Quantum Exchange (CQE) is a Midwest-based consortium of universities, national labs, and nearly 70 industry, international, and nonprofit partners that advance quantum research, workforce development, and economic innovation to pave the way for at-scale quantum technologies that improve everyday life. The CQE leads the $55 million Bloch Quantum, a US Economic Development Administration-designated Tech Hub that is transitioning the US quantum sector to scaled manufacturing.
Students, postdocs, and members of the Chicago Quantum Exchange are invited to submit posters on any quantum information science and engineering topic for the 2026 Q2B x Chicago Quantum Summit poster session on December 9. > Read more
Researchers use the Advanced Photon Source to watch, in unprecedented detail, how laser energy moves through silicon carbide — a key step toward manufacturing quantum devices with atomic precision. > Read 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.
Preparing the Quantum Workforce
Training and educating members of the future quantum workforce through academic programs, internships, certificates, and career explorations with industry.
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.