Massachusetts has granted just under $5 million to establish a Quantum Computing Complex at the Massachusetts Green High Performance Computing Center (MGHPCC) in Holyoke. QuEra is a partner of the project, and will deploy a neutral atom quantum computer at the complex. The $16 million project is co-funded by $11 million in matching funds from QuEra.
“We are thrilled to support the growth of quantum computing in Massachusetts, where QuEra has deep roots through our partnerships with MIT and Harvard and access to world-class talent,” said QuEra Interim CEO Andy Ory. “By enabling businesses, academia, and research organizations to leverage cutting-edge quantum capabilities, we aim to reinforce Massachusetts’ position as a hub of innovation and prepare the next generation to lead in this groundbreaking field.”
“This pioneering investment will enable researchers from across the MGHPCC’s university partners to gain access and leverage the power of quantum for work on algorithms and the application advances that will propel quantum computing within our lifetimes,” said Innovation Institute director Pat Larkin. “Not only can we expect breakthrough applications that have the potential to transform industries, but this user-driven innovation on the software side will drive change and innovation on the hardware systems necessary to scale quantum computing.”
