INTELLIGENT TECHNOLOGY

QUANTUM COMPUTING

This strategic expansion strengthens IQM’ s presence in one of the world’ s most important quantum ecosystems and furthers the company’ s global leadership in the quantum computing industry.

IQM’ s new Quantum Technology Center highlights the company’ s continued commitment to drive quantum education and research and collaborate with High-Performance Computing( HPC) service providers.

By locating in the University of Maryland ' s College Park Discovery District, IQM is positioning itself closer to the federal research community, which includes the National Institute of Standards and Technology( NIST), NASA Goddard Space Flight Center and the Army Research Laboratory( DEVCOM), as well as the University of Maryland ' s Applied Research Laboratory for Intelligence and Security and Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory.

“ The United States is one of the world ' s most important quantum markets. College Park connects us to the federal research community and the quantum ecosystem being built around it. This is the right place to grow our US presence,” said Jan Goetz, CEO and Co-founder, IQM Quantum Computers.

Maryland is uniquely situated at the intersection of research, science, commercialisation, policy and national security. The Capital of Quantum is a landmark public-private partnership designed to solidify Maryland’ s role as a global leader in quantum information science and technology.

This new technology centre is directly aligned with the state initiative, supports national policies and will help drive commercialisation.

Through this new centre, IQM is focused on building local teams and capabilities, capitalising on Maryland ' s robust talent pipeline. The State of Maryland and the University of Maryland( UMD) boast one of the highest concentrations of quantum scientists and researchers in the country, with UMD ranking as a top-five producer of quantum PhDs.

" We are excited to welcome IQM to College Park ' s Discovery District as they establish their first US Quantum Technology Center”, said Corey Stambaugh, Director, Capital of Quantum.“ Maryland is focused on building deep and meaningful partnerships with global leaders like IQM, positioning the Capital of Quantum as a premier destination for quantum innovation and commercialisation."

The new US Quantum Technology Center will serve as a collaborative hub, enabling IQM to work closely with local start-ups, academic institutions and federal partners to accelerate the deployment of advanced quantum technologies.

Through this partnership, IQM is supporting the US quantum ecosystem and enabling American discovery.

The State of Maryland’ s Capital of Quantum Initiative is a five-year, US $ 1 billion publicprivate partnership supported by the State of Maryland, the University of Maryland and private sector partners.

Anchored in Discovery District Maryland, the initiative aims to advance knowledge generation, drive commercial innovation and build the critical infrastructure needed to accelerate the regional and national quantum economy. •

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