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 billions of dollars in government and corporate investment and home to some of the world’s top experts in the field, the CQE community is a central driver of US leadership in quantum technologies.
IonQ and CQE will expand the fiber quantum testbed, which at 124 miles is already one of the nation's longest.
UW–Madison Physics Professor Mark Saffman, director of the Wisconsin Quantum Institute, won the American Physical Society’s 2026 Norman F. Ramsey Prize for "seminal developments of quantum information processing with neutral atoms."
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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.