February 2025
The Quantum Lead
DARPA Selects Elevate Quantum Partner Microsoft for Final Phase of Quantum Computing Program
Following extensive technical analysis with an independent verification and validation team, DARPA selected and is in negotiations with Elevate Quantum partner and consortium member Microsoft for the Validation and Co-Design stage of the Underexplored Systems for Utility-Scale Quantum Computing (US2QC) program, one of two programs that make up DARPA’s larger Quantum Benchmarking Initiative (QBI).
Quantum Advancement
CBS Highlights Maybell’s & School of Mines’ Quantum Fridge
The collaboration of the quantum fridge between Maybell and Colorado School of Mines was highlighted by CBS. The network takes one of the first video looks at the quantum fridge while featuring Maybell CEO Corban Tillemann-Dick as he explains how the fridge works.
One student was quoted saying”: “It feels like I’m working on a new revolution, honestly,” McGrath said. “It feels like I’m right on the cutting edge of what the human race can do … Quantum computing, it takes a whole new paradigm of computing.”
Quantum Impact
Polis, Colorado Betting Big on Quantum Technology to ‘Take Off’
Governor Jared Polis put his full support behind quantum technology and the new Boulder Quantum Incubator at CU-Boulder. In a story by Denver 7, Gov. Polis gives a lengthy interview about what the facility will provide, how it will help Coloradans and others with wide skill sets, the future of quantum computing over the next 10-15 years, and highlighting that Colorado will be a hub for new businesses and technologies.
Quantum Expansion
Quantinuum Announces Plans to Build Quantum R&D Center in New Mexico
Quantinuum announced its plans to open a New Mexico site to support ongoing efforts to advance the photonics technologies critical to Quantinuum’s product development. The press release noted that “New Mexico has established itself as a leader in quantum information sciences and the development of photonics and other enabling technologies.” The location is expected to be open later this year.
Quantum Event
The Mountain West - Pioneering Climate Resilience & Quantum Innovation
Join Elevate Quantum, the CO-WY Engine, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, the University of Colorado, and the University of Wyoming for the latest edition of the Council on Competitiveness’ Competitiveness Conversations Across America series: “The Mountain West—Pioneering Climate Resilience & Quantum Innovation.” This event will be held at the St. Julien Hotel & Spa in beautiful Boulder, Colorado, from March 30 to April 1.
More From Elevate Quantum
RFPs! Work with Consortium Members on Special Projects
Want to work with Elevate Quantum but you are looking for contracts? Elevate Quantum has an on-going list of RFPs available for bidding across our Consortium! Everything from a Thermal & Humidity Test Chamber, Dilution Refrigerator, Electron-Beam Lithography System, and even Human Resources all currently have active RFPs. Click the button below to see the additional opportunities to partner with Elevate Quantum and the vast companies part of our Consortium!
Survey: Quantum Workforce Partnership
Elevate Quantum is working to build specialized talent pathways tailored to the needs of quantum employers. To do this, our Elevate Quantum Workforce Collaborative is running a short Quantum Talent Survey. If you have 5 minutes, your input is very important. A special thanks to our workforce advisory board member Helen Young Hayes at ActivateWork and Tara Gilboa at Tech Talent Partnership for leading the charge on this.
Interested in partnering with Elevate Quantum to host an event for World Quantum Day on April 14? Please contact jessi@elevatequantum.org!
Upcoming Quantum Events
February 19-20
Quantum Matters in Material Sciences (QMMS) Workshop
National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence
Rockville, MD
February 22-28
28th Annual Quantum Information Processing Conference
Raleigh Convention Center
Raleigh, NC
February 25
Advance Longmont Economic Summit
Longmont Museum – Longmont, CO
March 7
Elevate Quantum Workforce Collaborative Convening
via Zoom (jessi@elevatequantum.org to register)
March 12-13
Destination Startup
Boulder, CO
March 16-21
APS Global Physics Summit
Anaheim, CA & Virtual
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