State, university officials tout opening of new quantum research center

By: Pera Onal

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: September 23, 2026

Words: 789

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 4 days ago

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State officials, University of Maryland leaders and quantum research representatives celebrated the opening of the Microsoft Quantum Research Center in the university’s Discovery District Tuesday.

The lab is the latest step in the state’s Capital of Quantum initiative, launched in January 2025 to accelerate investments in quantum computing research through a public-private partnership between the state, the university and the private sector.

“Maryland’s moving fast. The Discovery District is moving fast, and companies in this …

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