State News
Governor Moore Breaks Ground on $65 Million ARLIS Headquarters, Bolstering Maryland’s Leadership in Quantum Innovation
April 15, 2026
Governor Wes Moore celebrated World Quantum Day at the groundbreaking ceremony for the new 110,000-square-foot headquarters for the Applied Research Laboratory for Intelligence and Security (ARLIS) at the University of Maryland Discovery District. The $65 million capital project will advance national defense technology and solidify the state’s status as a global leader in quantum. The event also highlighted quantum investments in the State’s Fiscal Year 2027 budget, which directs tens of millions of dollars to bolster Maryland’s Capital of Quantum Initiative, hire specialist faculty members at the University of Maryland, and support ongoing quantum capital projects.
IQM announces first U.S. quantum technology center in the University of Maryland’s Discovery District, joining the capital of quantum ecosystem
April 9, 2026
The center will enable IQM to work closely with local startups, academic institutions, and federal partners to accelerate the deployment of advanced quantum technologies. COLLEGE PARK, MD, 9thApril 2026 — IQM Quantum Computers, a global leader in superconducting quantum computing, and the Capital of Quantum (CoQ) announced today the establishment of IQM’s first U.S. Quantum
Our new collaboration with Maryland will accelerate scalable quantum computing
September 17, 2025
When I gave testimony to the House Science Committee earlier this year, I spoke about how quantum technology has the potential to reshape innovation, enhance our national security, and drive economic growth. As we get closer to bringing this technology to life, clear leadership from the United States is critical to ensuring that our nation remains at the forefront of this transformative field. Maryland Governor Wes Moore’s “Capital of Quantum” Initiative does exactly this.
Governor Moore Announces Microsoft to Open Quantum Research Center at the University of Maryland Discovery District
September 17, 2025
Governor Wes Moore today announced that Microsoft will open a new quantum research center in the heart of the University of Maryland’s Discovery District to serve as a development hub for next-generation quantum technologies. The partnership between the State of Maryland, the University of Maryland Enterprise Corporation, and Microsoft marks a critical milestone in Maryland’s
Governor Moore Announces New Partnership with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency to Unlock $100 million in Federal Investment in Maryland’s Quantum Industry
April 28, 2025
Governor Wes Moore today signed a memorandum of agreement between the State of Maryland and the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to establish the “Capital of Quantum Benchmarking Hub”—a formalization of state and federal government partnership to develop quantum information science in the state.
Governor Moore Announces $1 Billion “Capital of Quantum” Initiative
January 14, 2025
Governor Wes Moore, University of Maryland College Park President Darryll J. Pines and IonQ President and Chief Executive Officer Peter Chapman today announced the “Capital of Quantum” Initiative – a landmark public-private partnership that will catalyze $1 billion in investments and cement Maryland as a global leader in quantum information science and technology.
State of Maryland, University of Maryland Announce $1 Billion “Capital of Quantum” Initiative
January 14, 2025
IonQ (NYSE: IONQ), a leader in the quantum computing and networking industries, today announced a landmark partnership with the University of Maryland and the State of Maryland with the aim to establish Maryland as the “silicon valley” of the quantum computing industry. The proposed initiative will aim to fuel the growing quantum economy of the U.S. capitol region, provide access to IonQ’s cutting-edge quantum technology, and dramatically strengthen Maryland’s workforce with new quantum-focused jobs.
