CQE-led Bloch Quantum Tech Hub raises $55 million to build US quantum supply chain
READ MOREBuilding the world’s premier discovery-to-deployment quantum ecosystem
The Chicago Quantum Exchange (CQE) is a Midwest-based consortium of universities, national labs, and nearly 70 industry, international, and nonprofit partners that advance quantum research, workforce development, and economic innovation to pave the way for at-scale quantum technologies that improve everyday life. The CQE leads the $55 million Bloch Quantum, a US Economic Development Administration-designated Tech Hub that is transitioning the US quantum sector to scaled manufacturing.
Duality quantum accelerator opens applications for its 2027 Chicago cohort
Early-stage startups working in quantum and enabling technologies — from anywhere in the world — can now apply to Duality, now part of Alchemist Chicago, for a program that runs from an October bootcamp through a July 2027 demo day. Applications close August 20.
Chicago Quantum Recruiting Forum to be held at mHUB on December 7
The expanded quantum job event will kick off the Q2B26 x Chicago Quantum Summit. It is the latest in a broader CQE effort to bring key parts of the quantum economy together and leverage Quantum Prairie momentum. >Read more
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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.
