ScienceU.S. reportedly launches $215 million quantum computing competition
A post describing the Department of Energy's Quantum Genesis Q Competition says companies are being challenged to develop systems with at least 100 logical qubits. It lists an October 19, 2026, application deadline.
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A post outlining the Department of Energy's Quantum Genesis Q Competition says the $215 million initiative seeks systems with at least 100 logical qubits. It describes the goal as tackling problems in chemistry, materials science, physics and mathematics that are currently beyond classical computers. The post says the competition includes $45 million for national laboratories to develop tools for testing and validating quantum systems, with applications due October 19, 2026.
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U.S. reportedly launches $215 million quantum computing competition
A post describing the Department of Energy's Quantum Genesis Q Competition says companies are being challenged to develop systems with at least 100 logical qubits. It lists an October 19, 2026, application deadline.