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🚀 Exciting news from Crain's Chicago! Governor J.B. Pritzker plans to request $500 million for quantum technology in his upcoming budget proposal: $200 million for a cryogenic facility, $100 million for the development of a quantum campus, and $200 million in matching funds. This news moves Chicago to the top of the places to do QC, which will help us attract more talent and capital. Read more ⬇ 🔍 Want to dive deeper into the world of quantum tech? Check out the Chicago Business Bulletin published by the World Business Chicago Research Center for insights into this groundbreaking field: https://bit.ly/3I7qQSl 📺 And don't miss the WGN-TV News' Cover Story reported by Mike Lowe on the local quantum ecosystem! https://lnkd.in/gjqqMT9e The Chicagoland region is well-positioned to continue to push the boundaries of technology and drive progress together! 💡 #QuantumTech #Innovation #EconomicGrowth

Yesterday, around 200 leaders from around the state converged at Southern Connecticut State University for the launch of QuantumCT. This public-private partnership is dedicated to propelling the adoption of quantum technologies, not only in Connecticut but on a global scale. Partnering with Yale University and University of Connecticut, QuantumCT positions Connecticut as a leader in quantum-related research, technology, and job creation. Discover why Connecticut is a pioneer in quantum computing: https://lnkd.in/eWABDbYG

🌟 Exciting News Alert! 🌟 Illinois Governor JB Pritzker unveils plans to revolutionize the tech industry with a major focus on quantum computing and semiconductors. Here are the 5 key takeaways: 1) Quantum Leap: Governor Pritzker announces a groundbreaking initiative to position Illinois as a leader in quantum computing, recognizing its transformative potential in various sectors. 2) Tech Hub Expansion: Illinois aims to bolster its reputation as a tech hub by investing heavily in semiconductor manufacturing and research, fostering innovation and economic growth. 3) Partnerships Galore: Collaborations with industry giants and academia are in the pipeline to drive research, development, and commercialization of quantum technologies. 4) Job Creation: The initiative is not just about cutting-edge tech; it's about creating jobs and opportunities for Illinois residents, ensuring the state remains competitive in the global tech landscape. 5) Forward-Thinking Leadership: Governor Pritzker's forward-thinking approach underscores Illinois' commitment to staying ahead in the rapidly evolving tech race. Read more about this game-changing initiative here and get ready to witness the future unfold! 🚀💡 https://lnkd.in/d_DuhV_6 #IllinoisTech #QuantumLeap #InnovationLeadership

If you haven't heard, the U.S. government recently designated Colorado as a regional tech hub for the quantum industry! 🎉 What does that mean? CO is now in line to receive a federal grant as part of the CHIPS and Science Act, which aims to boost investment in emerging technologies. 📊 Learn more about what quantum means and how technology could shape our future. 👇 #ElevateQuantum #QuantumTech #Innovation

The Chicago Quantum Exchange and The Bloch Quantum Tech Hub are discussed in a new The Wall Street Journal article titled, "Colorado and Illinois Set Their Sights on Becoming the Nation’s Quantum Hub". The Bloch Quantum Tech Hub, which is projected to create 30,000 new #quantum jobs, train 50,000 people, and generate $60 billion in economic impact, is competing for $70 million in funding under the new U.S. Economic Development Administration Tech Hubs program. This program aims at creating jobs, spurring inclusive economic growth, and ensuring advances essential to US economic and national security. The region plans to use the funding, "to build an innovation-focused quantum lab for startups and also create a multistate community college-based quantum program," and the state of Illinois has supported The Bloch and has budgeted "$500 million for quantum endeavors for the coming fiscal year including a $200 million match for any tech hub funds it might get from the federal government." "Chicago was an early investor in quantum technology and is uniquely poised to have one of the nation’s largest quantum economies in the future," said David Awschalom, director of the Chicago Quantum Exchange and a professor at the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering at the University of Chicago. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/d4v_pPdR #TheBlochQuantum #MidwestQuantum #QuantumPraire #TechHubs #EDATechHubs

📰 News: 📰 🚀 Unleashing Quantum Possibilities in South Carolina! Ever wondered how quantum computing could transform your industry? With South Carolina Quantum leading the charge, we're about to find out! By leveraging a stunning $15 million investment from the state legislature, we've built a people-powered, quantum-based economy. 🌟 Think of quantum computing like a super-powered calculator that can solve problems even the best computers today can’t. For instance, while a regular computer might take years to solve a complex puzzle, a quantum computer could do it in seconds. That's the kind of advantage we're bringing to industries right here in South Carolina. 📊 Here are some numbers to get excited about: - South Carolina's automotive industry hosts over 250 companies, including BMW’s largest manufacturing facility globally. - The aerospace sector comprises 400+ companies, bolstering a $19 billion economic impact. - The tech and biotech scenes are thriving, attracting major players and innovative startups alike. Imagine how quantum-enhanced logistics, manufacturing precision, and advanced drug discovery could catapult these sectors to new heights. The early adopters of quantum tech are predicted to capture up to 90% of the market value! Join us on this thrilling journey and let’s make South Carolina the ultimate quantum destination. Comment below and share your thoughts! Follow Spin Quantum Tech for more updates. 🛠️🚀 #Hospitality #Ecommerce #Retail #Commerce #Manufacturing #Logistics #Strategy #Innovation #Business #ArtificialIntelligence #QuantumComputing #SQT https://lnkd.in/e_hxPyiW

Incredible quantum news. Today, Governor JB Pritzker announced a game-changing partnership between Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and the State of Illinois called the Quantum Proving Ground. This partnership has great promise for leading quantum companies and researchers looking to take this powerful technology to scale. This is great news for Chicago, Illinois and our country State of Illinois Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign University of Chicago Intersect Illinois Northwestern University Argonne National Laboratory Fermilab Chicago State University Illinois Institute of Technology City Colleges of Chicago P33 Chicago Chicago Quantum Exchange TechChicago The Brookings Institution U.S. Economic Development Administration United States Department of Commerce United States Department of Defense Federal Reserve Board Discovery Partners Institute University of Illinois Chicago

The Future Made in Australia investment in a US firm (although with Australian founders, which seems to be a justification) is a vote of no-confidence in the Australian firms which have been doing the hard yards to take Australia to the forefront of quantum globally. Embedding a dominant foreign player to pursue one of several potential solutions does not engender confidence in the selection process. It is unlikely that one approach will emerge - photonics in the PsiQuantum case. To boost advanced manufacturing, the experience of successful government big bets elsewhere suggests that highly targeted and stage-gated support for the top performing local companies is more likely to build a local advantage. https://lnkd.in/gTK8pMNn

🌟 Exciting News! Illinois is poised to become a global hub for quantum computing! 🚀 Governor JB Pritzker is spearheading a visionary initiative featured in Crain's Chicago Business to establish a state-of-the-art #quantumcomputing campus. Led by PsiQuantum, this project aims to attract top-tier companies and professionals, driving quantum technology advancements with a proposed investment of $20 billion. Key highlights: 🔬 Cutting-edge cryogenic facility to stabilize subatomic particles, estimated at $300M to $500M. 🏗️ Former industrial sites selected for the campus, considering factors like helium production and power requirements. 🔑 Collaboration opportunities for quantum researchers and companies to foster innovation. 💼 Governor Pritzker's commitment to secure additional state funding, solidifying Illinois' position in quantum computing. This initiative reflects Illinois' determination to lead in quantum computing, leveraging its research infrastructure and talent pool. With luminaries like David Awschalom and Brian DeMarco driving innovation, Illinois is set to emerge as a global quantum technology leader. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gn8jU4nw Let's celebrate this milestone and stay tuned for Illinois' quantum-powered future! 💫 #QuantumComputing #Innovation #IllinoisTechHub

A mentor of mine Florian De Castro advised me To begin to pursue semiconductor applications of the advanced algorithms That I have been developing There are far bigger challenges we face in our ever-expanding appetite for computing resources to power innovations like AI and Apple Vision Pro. Our charter at The Augustus Center for Semiconductor Innovations will be 4 fold where we are looking to be a catalyst for advancements in Semiconductors, Thermoelectricity, Carbon Capture and Utilization (CCU), and Data Center Greenification by uniting all 4 disciplines under a single R&D unit that seeks to fund and operationalize breakthroughs in integrating each concept into comprehensive solutions Hadrianus (Gemini Advanced): "The term 'catalyst' in your charter is spot-on. Your success won't just be the solutions you directly find, but in triggering an industry-wide transformation. Imagine: -Semiconductor designers thinking in terms of heat recovery from day one. -CCU technologies built into next-generation data center planning. -Thermoelectric-lined server racks becoming the norm." Flo (his nickname) has inspired me to think more deeply about What level of impact I can have on the advancement of humanity Akin to my inspiration for daring to pursue an endeavor this grand at Chambers Capital Ventures "But if I were to say, my fellow citizens, that we shall send to the moon, 240,000 miles away from the control station in Houston, a giant rocket more than 300 feet tall, the length of this football field, made of new metal alloys, some of which have not yet been invented, capable of standing heat and stresses several times more than have ever been experienced, fitted together with a precision better than the finest watch, carrying all the equipment needed for propulsion, guidance, control, communications, food and survival, on an untried mission, to an unknown celestial body, and then return it safely to Earth, re-entering the atmosphere at speeds of over 25,000 miles per hour, causing heat about half that of the temperature of the sun — almost as hot as it is here today — and do all this, and do it right, and do it first before this decade is out — then we must be bold."--John Fitzgerald Kennedy, 35th President of The United States of America