The Chicago Quantum Exchange advances the science and engineering of quantum information, trains the future 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.
"The strength of the National QIS Research Centers lies in their center-scale approach, drawing on the capabilities of our national labs, industry partners and university collaborators to drive breakthroughs in quantum information science and to translate them into technologies that will have meaningful, real-world impacts in our everyday lives," Q-NEXT Director David Awschalom said.
"We have a right to win quantum," CQE CEO Kate Timmerman said of the Illinois-Wisconsin-Indiana quantum community. "We see the gaps that normally prevent this region from becoming an innovation ecosystem, and we’re intentionally trying to fill them."
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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.