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Illinois Launches $500 Million Quantum Park in Chicago

10/1/2025

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Groundbreaking for the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (IQMP) occurred September 30, 2025, at former U.S. Steel South Works site in Chicago.
IQMP aims to attract PsiQuantum, IBM, Infleqtion.
Illinois budgets $500 million, with $200 million previously allocated to quantum initiatives.
The plan includes a hospital and 100 acres of parks in Chicago, with a Community Benefits Agreement addressing concerns.

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Story summary

Groundbreaking for the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (IQMP) occurred September 30, 2025, at former U.S. Steel South Works site in Chicago.
IQMP aims to attract PsiQuantum, IBM, Infleqtion.
Illinois budgets $500 million, with $200 million previously allocated to quantum initiatives.
The plan includes a hospital and 100 acres of parks in Chicago, with a Community Benefits Agreement addressing concerns.