US: Trump Signs Quantum Initiative Act
US President Trump signs the National Quantum Initiative Act executive order to build a scientifically useful quantum computer by 2028
America stands at the cusp of a quantum revolution.
Quantum information science and technology (QIST) will provide transformational capabilities that will drive American innovation, power economic growth, generate high-paying jobs, and bolster national security.
In 2018, I laid the foundation for United States leadership in QIST by signing into law the National Quantum Initiative Act and doubling Federal investment in QIST research and development.
Today, as other nations move quickly to challenge American leadership, the United States must take a cohesive, whole-of-government approach to accelerate deployment and commercialization of quantum computing, sensing, and networking. - In addition to continuing trailblazing quantum research, we must act to solidify the Nation’s position as the world’s QIST superpower and deliver the commercial and research benefits of quantum innovation to the American people.
Equally important, we must protect sensitive technologies and work with allies to ensure adversaries cannot use QIST to undermine national security. - - Sec.
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It is the policy of my Administration to ensure that the United States maintains a strategic technical advantage in QIST and leads the development of a robust and trusted quantum ecosystem across QIST research, manufacturing, commercialization, and application. - - - - Link: htps:// - - **Reminder from May 21st: (US) Trump Administration said to award $2B to nine Quantum Companies through Chips Act and receive equity stakes; IBM to get $1B equity deals pending - WSJ - Quantum grants total $2B; IBM to get $1B equity deals pending; Commerce Department to award to nine firms under 2022 Chips and Science Act; GlobalFoundries gets $375M, Diraq $38M, others about $100M.