Driving the Quantum Economy

With members and partners, the Chicago Quantum Exchange is unlocking the potential of the quantum economy. The community’s leading researchers, facilities and resources, and innovative industry partners are fueling world- changing discoveries, creating quantum companies and jobs, and empowering a robust and inclusive quantum workforce.

Quick Links

  

The Bloch Quantum Tech Hub

The US Economic Development Administration designated the Chicago metro area as leading the nation to a sustainable and inclusive quantum economy. Learn more about the Tech Hub:

NSF Engine: Advancing Quantum Technologies in the Midwest

A cross-sector coalition led by the Chicago Quantum Exchange aims to grow the Wisconsin, Illinois, and Indiana region into one of the world’s foremost quantum innovation and economic zones as part of the US National Science Foundation Regional Innovation Engines (NSF Engines) program. It is competing for up to $160 million in NSF Engines funding.

Caitlin Carnahan of Infleqtion at the 2024 Chicago Quantum Recruiting Forum

Quantum Companies Growing in the Illinois-Wisconsin-Indiana Region

The Illinois-Wisconsin-Indiana region’s quantum infrastructure, talent base, and startup community is driving the future of quantum information science and engineering. Local, national, and global quantum companies are invited to participate in this quantum technology ecosystem.

Students at the 2022 Chicago Quantum Recruiting Forum stand around a table listening to a scientist from HRL

Job Seekers

Job seekers across the educational spectrum are invited to join the Chicago Quantum Exchange community to advance research efforts and developments in quantum science and engineering. Find opportunities to get involved here: