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Colorado – set to be Quantum ’ s ‘ Silicon Valley ’
“ This award will be a game-changer for our industry , providing an opportunity for researchers and companies to innovate side-by-side , accelerating the development and commercialization of quantum technologies ,” said Corban Tillemann-Dick , Elevate Quantum co-founder and Chair and CEO of Maybell Quantum .
“ Moreover , today ’ s award is a down payment on the quantum future , with up to $ 960m in additional
potential funding available from the federal government over the next decade and billions in play from the private sector .”
The EDA ’ s decision has been met with enthusiasm from key supporters across the region .
“ This decision shows that America is serious about being a leader in quantum technology . Colorado is the center of the quantum technology ecosystem , and we
The Mountain West Quantum Ecosystem
The Mountain West is at the vanguard of quantum discovery ; the region is home to four Nobel laureates in quantum physics , three National Labs and more than 40 federally funded research labs .
That number is projected to skyrocket over the next decade , adding tens of thousands of quantum careers across the region .
Regional leadership in fundamental research has translated to commercial success .
Today , quantum jobs have a median wage of more than $ 125k and the majority do not require advanced degrees .
Today , around 3,000 Colorado workers power dozens of leading-edge quantum companies – making Colorado the largest cluster of quantum businesses in the nation .
The quantum revolution isn ’ t confined to labs and research centers . It ’ s creating thousands of high-paying jobs for welders , fabricators and technicians .
Local quantum companies have already attracted over $ 1 billion in venture capital investment with five of the top 20 VCbacked quantum companies located in Colorado – more than any other state .
The EDA ’ s investment in Elevate Quantum is an investment in widespread economic prosperity , ensuring that as America leads in quantum technology , it is also building a robust , inclusive economy for the Mountain West and beyond .
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