The Chicago Quantum Exchange advances the science and engineering of quantum information, prepares the quantum workforce, and drives the quantum economy by connecting top universities, national labs, and industry partners. The recipient of millions of dollars in government and corporate investment and home to some of the world’s top experts in the field, the Midwest-based CQE community is a central driver of US leadership in quantum technologies.
WD Advanced Materials, LLC (WDAM), a material science company and large-scale manufacturer of lab-grown diamond substrates and thin films, has joined the Chicago Quantum Exchange as a corporate partner.
Sean Sullivan's great grandfathers, grandfather, uncles and aunts worked at the U.S. Steel South Works mill before it closed 30 years ago. Now the co-founder and CTO of quantum tech company memQ, he plans to bring his work to the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park being built on the same site.
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Unlocking the potential of quantum information science through top-ranked institutions, world-class partners, and vast resources across organizations.
Advancing Research, Discovery, and Impact
Harnessing science and engineering to develop quantum technology to revolutionize communications, computing, and sensing.
Preparing the Quantum Workforce
Training and educating members of the future quantum workforce through academic programs, internships, certificates, and career explorations with industry.
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.