Microsoft Opens Quantum Research Center At University Of MD

COLLEGE PARK, MD — Microsoft has opened a Discovery Center at the Capital of Quantum in the University of Maryland.

The new quantum research center, located in the heart of the University of Maryland's Discovery District, will serve as a development hub for next-generation quantum technologies.

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"Quantum has the potential to transform every part of our economy and society and the opening of this new discovery center is another step in Maryland leading the nation in this emerging sector," said Gov. Wes Moore at the Discovery Center's ribbon-cutting ceremony this week. "Our partnership with Microsoft and our continued investment in the Quantum ecosystem, creates jobs, stimulates our economy and drives innovation. Together, we will solve some of the world's most pressing challenges right here in Maryland."

The Capital of Quantum Initiative is a public-private partnership with the state, the University of Maryland, College Park and private partners to catalyze more than $1 billion in investments in Maryland's quantum industry.

Since the Capital of Quantum Initiative was announced, the state of Maryland and the University of Maryland have reached more than $500 million in pledged investments to strengthen the state's quantum ecosystem through academics, workforce development and technical support.

"Maryland is positioning itself at the forefront of the quantum revolution, and the launch of the Discovery Center marks another major step forward," said Congressman Glenn Ivey at the ribbon-cutting. "Here in Prince George's County, we have the talent, research institutions and entrepreneurial ecosystem to turn groundbreaking discoveries into new companies, good-paying jobs and economic opportunity."

Since launching the Capital of Quantum Initiative, Maryland has welcomed nearly a dozen quantum startups to the Discovery District's diverse network of quantum innovators, and IonQ has announced three mergers with quantum and aerospace firms.

QuEra, a Boston-based company that develops quantum computers using neutral atoms based on research conducted at both Harvard University and MIT, announced that it would establish office space in the Discovery District.

Last week, British-based Riverlane, a global leader in quantum error correction, shared that Maryland would become the site of its new U.S. headquarters.