The Capital of Quantum
A nexus for discovery and a launchpad for innovation, the University of Maryland is home to one of the world’s largest cohorts of quantum scientists and engineers, and has generated a vibrant quantum business ecosystem.
Gov. Moore Launches $1 Billion “Capital of Quantum” Initiative Anchored by UMD
A new landmark public-private partnership between the State of Maryland, the University of Maryland and private and federal partners, aims to unlock more than $1 billion in investments —a combination of state funds, matching federal grants, private-sector investments and philanthropic contributions—over the next five years to cement Maryland as a global leader in quantum information science and technology.
Surrounded by a host of government labs and science agencies, as well as major technology firms, innovative startups and a highly skilled workforce, UMD leverages its location in the heart of the National Capital Region to charge its quantum powerhouse.
Quantum information science has the potential to transform every sector, from national security to healthcare. With our wealth of talent, federal partners and world-class research universities here in Maryland, we have both the opportunity and the responsibility to seize this moment and become the world’s leading hub for quantum innovation.
Wes Moore
Governor, State of Maryland
A Quantum Powerhouse
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Publicly traded UMD spinoff, the quantum computing firm IonQ
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Startup offices opened at UMD in Quantum Startup Foundry's first three years
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Quantum researchers, one of the greatest concentrations in the world
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Quantum graduates placed in academic, government and industry jobs
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Faculty Nobel laureate in quantum physics, William Phillips
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Rank among public institutions in quantum physics
U.S. News & World Report's Best Graduate Schools
A NEW QUANTUM REVOLUTION
The University of Maryland is enabling a new quantum revolution that will spur sweeping advances in computing, networks, navigation, and timing, cybersecurity and sensing—turbocharging the global economy and advancing U.S. national security.
Quantum News
Research
$2M USAF Award Aims to Bridge Gap Between Brain, AI
UMD Researchers to Develop and Test Quantum Systems That Use Neuro-Inspired Computing, Sensing
UMD-led Proposal Advances in NSF Innovation Engines Competition
UMD Researchers to Develop and Test Quantum Systems That Use Neuro-Inspired Computing, Sensing
