Tag: Quantum Computing
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US to invest $2 billion in IBM, other quantum computing firms
By Harshita Mary Varghese and Aditya Soni The Trump administration will take $2 billion in equity stakes across nine quantum-computing companies, including a new IBM venture, in a major push to secure U.S. leadership in the emerging technology and counter China. The move shows the growing prominence of quantum computing, where recent technological breakthroughs have…
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Business leaders see ‘cracks’ in Colorado, while governor insists state is ‘competitive’
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How does Colorado get back to the climate in the early 2000s, when there was collaboration between state government, companies and colleges and universities? That was the question posed to Gov. Jared Polis and a panel convened Tuesday by the Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce as part of its annual state of the state luncheon…
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Colorado’s quantum hub continues to grow as big companies scale
A major quantum computing company has established a presence in Colorado. IonQ announced it opened a new laboratory and semiconductor chip testing facility in Boulder this week. The 22,000-square-foot laboratory on 38th Street and Arapahoe Avenue is set to bring in a quantum computer later in the year so IonQ can design and test its…
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Colorado School of Mines wants to prove a masters isn’t needed to work in quantum
A new program at the Colorado School of Mines aims to fix a major misconception in the budding quantum industry: that a master’s or doctorate degree is required to secure a job in the field. It doesn’t help when nearly all quantum degrees and training programs in the U.S. are primarily for graduate students. So…
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Colorado Republican Mark Baisley exits gubernatorial race, launches U.S. Senate campaign
Republican state Sen. Mark Baisley on Monday withdrew from the Colorado gubernatorial race and announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate seat held by Democrat John Hickenlooper. His departure leaves 20 Republicans running for the office held by term-limited Democratic Gov. Jared Polis. “Colorado needs a U.S. Senator who will fight relentlessly for our Constitution,…
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Campus for Colorado’s quantum tech hub begins to power up
The lights are on at the technology campus seeking to become the heart of the Mountain West’s growing quantum industry. On Thursday, local politicians and leaders of the federally-designated tech hub celebrated the grand opening of the first building for Quantum Commons. The business park was designed to fast-track the commercialization of quantum computing and…
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Colorado’s quantum tech hub beats Illinois for coveted federal award
After President Joe Biden’s administration designated the Mountain West’s quantum industry as one of 31 tech hubs in October, Colorado state leaders hoped the region would get on the program’s shortlist for more funding — and more recognition. The second phase of the new federal tech hub program was a key part in cementing Colorado…
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Quantum computing in Colorado could get a multimillion-dollar investment
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Quantum computing in Colorado could get a massive boost in federal funding this year, to invest in startups, workforce development and laboratory space. Colorado is already a leader in the area, but Sen. John Hickenlooper said Thursday at the National Cyber Security Center the technology…