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Maryland Launches $100M Quantum Hub for National Security

4/29/2025

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Maryland Governor Wes Moore unveiled the Capital Quantum Benchmarking Hub at the University of Maryland, collaborating with DARPA. This groundbreaking initiative seeks to harness $100 million in federal funding to propel the state's quantum computing industry, aiming for a staggering $1 billion in investments by 2030. The hub will assess quantum technologies vital for national security and commercial use.

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Maryland Governor Wes Moore unveiled the Capital Quantum Benchmarking Hub at the University of Maryland, collaborating with DARPA. This groundbreaking initiative seeks to harness $100 million in federal funding to propel the state's quantum computing industry, aiming for a staggering $1 billion in investments by 2030. The hub will assess quantum technologies vital for national security and commercial use.