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Atom Computing Finalizes $100 Million U.S. Department of Commerce R&D Award
The Quantum Insider · By Matt Swayne ·
The Brief
- Atom Computing signed an agreement with the U.S. Department of Commerce for up to $100 million in R&D funding.
- The funding is aimed at developing fault-tolerant, utility-scale quantum computers.
- Support covers in-house technology development and expanded engineering and testing.
Why it matters
Government funding for fault-tolerant quantum computing signals federal priority for scaling neutral-atom quantum hardware, which may shape the pace and direction of the field.
Who’s affected
- quantum computing researchers
- science policy observers
- #quantum computing
- #neutral atoms
- #fault tolerance
- #government funding
- #u.s. department of commerce
Insider Brief Atom Computing signed an agreement for up to $100 million with the U.S. Department of Commerce to accelerate development of fault-tolerant, utility-scale quantum computers. The funding will support in-house technology development, expanded engineering and testing…
Timeline
Atom Computing signed an agreement for up to $100 million with the U.S. Department of Commerce
The Quantum Insider
Atom Computing Finalizes $100 Million U.S. Department of Commerce R&D Award