UChicago launches landmark initiative with IonQ as company prepares to become CQE's third core partner
READ MOREA leading intellectual hub for quantum technologies
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.
Expanded Summit underscores role of collaboration, coordinated action
The 2025 Chicago Quantum Summit drew 950 attendees from at least 15 countries, 32 universities, and 168 companies. Their message: no one country, sector, or company will shape the quantum future alone. Read more
US Department of Energy announces $625M quantum centers renewal at Chicago Quantum Summit
Two of the nation's five DOE quantum research centers are in the CQE region: Q-NEXT led by Argonne National Laboratory and Superconducting Quantum Materials and Systems Center (SQMS) led by Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory. Read more
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The CQE is one of the is one of the largest collaborative teams working on quantum science in the world.
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Advancing Research, Discovery, and Impact
Harnessing science and engineering to develop quantum technology to revolutionize communications, computing, and sensing.
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Preparing the Quantum Workforce
Training and educating members of the future quantum workforce through academic programs, internships, certificates, and career explorations with industry.
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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.
