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IonQ to serve as anchor partner to the project spearheading cutting-edge quantum computing and networking services .
State of Maryland , Universit announce $ 1 billion ‘ Capital
Annapolis , Maryland
IonQ , a leader in the quantum computing and networking industries , has announced a landmark partnership with the University of Maryland and the State of Maryland with the aim to establish Maryland as the “ silicon valley ” of the quantum computing industry .
The proposed initiative will aim to fuel the growing quantum economy of the US capitol region , provide access to IonQ ’ s cutting-edge quantum technology , and dramatically strengthen Maryland ’ s workforce with new quantum-focused jobs .
Catalyzing more than $ 1 billion in investments towards Maryland becoming the Capital of Quantum , IonQ intends to anchor a state-of-the-art quantum intelligence campus based at the University of Maryland at College Park .
Subject to available incentives and the enactment of Governor Wes Moore ’ s FY 2026 budget , IonQ will also grow its corporate headquarters into a 100,000 square feet facility with a data center , laboratories , and office space within the Discovery District at the University of Maryland .
Additionally , IonQ intends to double its corporate headquarters workforce to at least 250 people in the Maryland region over the next five years .
The announcement , once approved by the legislature and documented between the parties , is expected to create high-paying and skilled jobs in diverse fields such as construction , software and hardware engineering , operations , applied physics , networking and more .
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