COUNTRY FOCUS : MIDWEST of the IQMP ," said Harley Johnson , Director and CEO of the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park , and Founder Professor in Mechanical Science and Engineering , U . of I .
" The IQMP is building upon Illinois ' strong existing ecosystem of top-tier talent , research centers , universities and more to further establish our state as a global hub for quantum , and all of the economic growth and technological advancement that comes with it . The National Quantum Algorithm Center will be a place where innovators can realize the potential quantum computing holds to solve some of our most complex problems and we ' re grateful to have IBM as a part of our campus ."
" The great promise of quantum innovation is being realized through powerful partnerships with industry leaders like IBM connecting further to our universities , national labs , and state government ," said Rashid Bashir , Dean of The Grainger College of Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign .
" Our collaborative ecosystem is perfectly positioned to lead the National Quantum Algorithm Center through world-renowned faculty and students , and an entrepreneurial spirit that answers the most pressing questions of our time ."
" The announcement of the National Quantum Algorithm Center in collaboration with IBM and some of our brightest higher education institutions is a pivotal moment in Illinois ' trajectory toward becoming a world leader in quantum research and development ," said John Atkinson , Chairman of Intersect Illinois .
" Thanks to the planning , foresight and execution of our Team Illinois partners – including Governor JB Pritzker and his administration , the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity and the state ' s unmatched quantum ecosystem – we are well positioned to ensure the investment and job creation generated by this industry stays right here in Illinois ." p
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