The Connecticut public-private partnership created to drive quantum computing technologies has advanced to the semifinal stage of a lucrative National Science Foundation competition
QuantumCT was named this week as one of only 29 semifinalists selected nationwide in the NSF’s Regional Innovation Engines program.
The Connecticut-based initiative was developed to support regional innovation and economic growth through the adoption of quantum technologies.
QuantumCT’s proposal features the development of build a statewide innovation engine focused on accelerating quantum technologies and supporting long-term U.S. competitiveness.
QuantumCT president and CEO Dr. Albert Green said the the field is expected to reshape computing, secure communications, materials science, and more.
“Today’s announcement is a testament to the strength of our team, the depth of our statewide partnerships, and the quality of our proposal.”
QuantumCT’s Albert Green
Economy
The Connecticut public-private partnership created to drive quantum computing technologies has advanced to the semifinal stage of a lucrative National Science Foundation competition.
QuantumCT was named this week as one of only 29 semifinalists selected nationwide in the NSF’s Regional Innovation Engines program.
The Connecticut-based initiative was developed to support regional innovation and economic growth through the adoption of quantum technologies.
QuantumCT’s proposal features the development of build a statewide innovation engine focused on accelerating quantum technologies and supporting long-term U.S. competitiveness.
QuantumCT president and CEO Dr. Albert Green said the the field is expected to reshape computing, secure communications, materials science, and more.
“This is a highly competitive process, and today’s announcement is a testament to the strength of our team, the depth of our statewide partnerships, and the quality of our proposal,” he said July 8.
“With strong industry support across Connecticut’s innovation ecosystem, we are well positioned to lead in the development of a quantum economy that delivers national impact.”
In early summer 2024, NSF received nearly 300 letters of intent last summer in response to the program funding opportunity, with 71 teams chosen to submit proposals by spring 2025.
The University of Connecticut and Yale University are leading the QuantumCT initiative, designed to establish the state as a leader in developing quantum technologies for use in real-world applications.
QuantumCT is supported by a coalition of partners spanning research institutions, private industry, government agencies, workforce boards, and community organizations.
“It’s worth noting that nearly half of the semifinalist teams are focused on quantum or AI — an encouraging sign that national priorities are aligning with the work we’ve been advancing here in Connecticut,” Green said.
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