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Learn more about Elevate Quantum

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Learn more about Elevate Quantum

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What is Elevate Quantum
Elevate Quantum is a consortium of over 70 organizations, including: 17 Companies/industry groups; 13 institutions of higher education; 17 economic development organizations/VCs; 14 labor and workforce organizations; 4 state and local governments; and 7 others including 5 Federal Labs. Elevate Quantum designated region spans three states Colorado, New Mexico, and Wyoming. This consortium builds on decades of regional collaboration, strengthening engagement among stakeholders, and preparing Colorado and the Mountain West to lead in the Quantum Century.
TechHubs Designation

The US Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration designated Elevate Quantum a Regional Technology Hub for Quantum Information Technology (QIT).

The Importance of Quantum

Quantum Information Technology (QIT) will shape the next century as profoundly as integrated circuits or the internet shaped the previous one. Its applications will span from climate tech and pharmaceuticals to defense and finance.

History of the Region in Quantum
The Region’s history in quantum innovation is unmatched. Institutions like NIST, Sandia, JILA, Los Alamos National Labs, and CU have been at the forefront of quantum science for over 50 years. Local researchers have received four quantum-related Nobel Prizes since 1997. Our region isn’t just a participant in the quantum revolution; we’re at its forefront.
Economic Significance of Quantum

The quantum sector promises substantial economic impact. BCG estimates that Quantum Computing alone will drive $3.5 trillion in annual GDP as the technology matures, before even accounting for the impact of quantum sensing and networking. Leading in the Quantum Century will mean good jobs and shared opportunity, if we do things right.

Ensuring the Quantum Revolution Is Enjoyed By All
Already, almost half (47%) of quantum jobs don’t require advanced degrees, offering a vast array of employment opportunities across different educational backgrounds. The share of technician roles in the industry is expected to double in the next 5 years. Many critical jobs in quantum are for machinists, solder techs, welders, and other technical roles. Our region has an opportunity to build the quantum industry from the ground up as diverse, inclusive, equitable; state-wide; and embracing modest skills-based lifelong learning pathways.
Emphasis of Diversity
Elevate Quantum is deeply committed to promoting Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Belonging (DEIAB) in QIT. The consortium’s mission is backed by tangible goals, such as aiming to have 40% inclusion of traditionally underrepresented groups in quantum jobs and leadership roles within a decade.
Leadership of the Region

The state of Colorado alone is not only home to three of the world’s leading quantum computing companies, but also boasts a robust network of startups in sensing, networking, and enabling hardware. It’s the largest regional concentration of Quantum organizations in America. This hub is bolstered by the historic prominence of organizations like Sandia and Los Alamos National Labs and the University of Wyoming.

Education & Training

Our region is fostering quantum talent. Seven of Colorado’s twelve universities have quantum-centric programs. CU has the largest Physics program in the country. The Colorado School of Mines even offered the nation’s first master’s in quantum engineering and the nation’s largest Society of Women Engineers. Front Range Community College has specifically introduced quantum technology into its Optics Technology Program, the only one in the state, and is committed to further developing its programs to help build the quantum workforce pipeline. We’re also partnered with K-12 programs and CCCS to ensure that students are exposed to quantum education early and have opportunities to participate in the quantum revolution.

Environmental Potential

Quantum technology has the potential to revolutionize environmental sectors, from improved batteries and energy production to carbon sequestration. Quantum computing also has the potential to drastically reduce energy consumption compared to classical data centers. The region’s leadership in cleantech ensures that many of the early quantum use cases emerging from Colorado are focused on the environment.

What is Elevate Quantum
Elevate Quantum is a consortium of over 70 organizations, including: 17 Companies/industry groups; 13 institutions of higher education; 17 economic development organizations/VCs; 14 labor and workforce organizations; 4 state and local governments; and 7 others including 5 Federal Labs. Elevate Quantum designated region spans three states Colorado, New Mexico, and Wyoming. This consortium builds on decades of regional collaboration, strengthening engagement among stakeholders, and preparing Colorado and the Mountain West to lead in the Quantum Century.
TechHubs Designation

The US Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration designated Elevate Quantum a Regional Technology Hub for Quantum Information Technology (QIT).

The Importance of Quantum

Quantum Information Technology (QIT) will shape the next century as profoundly as integrated circuits or the internet shaped the previous one. Its applications will span from climate tech and pharmaceuticals to defense and finance.

History of the Region in Quantum
The Region’s history in quantum innovation is unmatched. Institutions like NIST, Sandia, JILA, Los Alamos National Labs, and CU have been at the forefront of quantum science for over 50 years. Local researchers have received four quantum-related Nobel Prizes since 1997. Our region isn’t just a participant in the quantum revolution; we’re at its forefront.
Economic Significance of Quantum

The quantum sector promises substantial economic impact. BCG estimates that Quantum Computing alone will drive $3.5 trillion in annual GDP as the technology matures, before even accounting for the impact of quantum sensing and networking. Leading in the Quantum Century will mean good jobs and shared opportunity, if we do things right.

Ensuring the Quantum Revolution Is Enjoyed By All
Already, almost half (47%) of quantum jobs don’t require advanced degrees, offering a vast array of employment opportunities across different educational backgrounds. The share of technician roles in the industry is expected to double in the next 5 years. Many critical jobs in quantum are for machinists, solder techs, welders, and other technical roles. Our region has an opportunity to build the quantum industry from the ground up as diverse, inclusive, equitable; state-wide; and embracing modest skills-based lifelong learning pathways.
Emphasis of Diversity
Elevate Quantum is deeply committed to promoting Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Belonging (DEIAB) in QIT. The consortium’s mission is backed by tangible goals, such as aiming to have 40% inclusion of traditionally underrepresented groups in quantum jobs and leadership roles within a decade.
Leadership of the Region

The state of Colorado alone is not only home to three of the world’s leading quantum computing companies, but also boasts a robust network of startups in sensing, networking, and enabling hardware. It’s the largest regional concentration of Quantum organizations in America. This hub is bolstered by the historic prominence of organizations like Sandia and Los Alamos National Labs and the University of Wyoming.

Education & Training

Our region is fostering quantum talent. Seven of Colorado’s twelve universities have quantum-centric programs. CU has the largest Physics program in the country. The Colorado School of Mines even offered the nation’s first master’s in quantum engineering and the nation’s largest Society of Women Engineers. Front Range Community College has specifically introduced quantum technology into its Optics Technology Program, the only one in the state, and is committed to further developing its programs to help build the quantum workforce pipeline. We’re also partnered with K-12 programs and CCCS to ensure that students are exposed to quantum education early and have opportunities to participate in the quantum revolution.

Environmental Potential

Quantum technology has the potential to revolutionize environmental sectors, from improved batteries and energy production to carbon sequestration. Quantum computing also has the potential to drastically reduce energy consumption compared to classical data centers. The region’s leadership in cleantech ensures that many of the early quantum use cases emerging from Colorado are focused on the environment.