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.
Chain Reaction Innovations opens applications for its 2027 cohort
Argonne National Laboratory's Chain Reaction Innovations program is now accepting applications from technical founders working on early-stage energy and science technologies, offering a $115k annual stipend, non-dilutive funding, and direct access to Argonne's labs and experts. Applications close October 30, 2026. > Learn 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.
