NSF renews the region's two Quantum Leap Challenge Institutes, QuBBE and HQAN, each with $37.5M in funding
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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.
Quantum startups invited to enter Q2B26 x Chicago Quantum Summit Pitch Competition
Early-stage quantum startups have until November 20 to apply for a chance to compete live at the Q2B26 x Chicago Quantum Summit on December 8. The competition offers a total prize pool of $150,000, with up to $100,000 available to the first-place winner. > Read more
David Awschalom wins global Breakthrough of the Year award for interdisciplinary work in molecular and protein qubits
The award by Berlin-based Falling Walls Foundation honors a high-risk, multi-field leap across quantum, biology, and chemistry — a years-long body of work that has led to unprecedented control over quantum states within living systems. The results could ultimately improve how we detect and fight disease. > Read more
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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.
