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Microsoft Launches Quantum Research Center in Maryland

9/18/2025

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Microsoft will establish a quantum research center in Maryland's University of Maryland Discovery District, as announced by Gov. Wes Moore.
The center will promote collaboration among government, academia, and industry, offering early access to Microsoft’s quantum technology.
This initiative is part of Maryland's strategy to invest over $1 billion in the quantum sector.
The project includes $52.5 million from the state and $70 million from university and private partners.
The center will showcase Microsoft's Majorana 1 quantum chip, aimed at error-resistant quantum systems.

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Microsoft will establish a quantum research center in Maryland's University of Maryland Discovery District, as announced by Gov. Wes Moore.
The center will promote collaboration among government, academia, and industry, offering early access to Microsoft’s quantum technology.
This initiative is part of Maryland's strategy to invest over $1 billion in the quantum sector.
The project includes $52.5 million from the state and $70 million from university and private partners.
The center will showcase Microsoft's Majorana 1 quantum chip, aimed at error-resistant quantum systems.