Quantinuum, the world’s largest integrated quantum computing company, revealed its plans to open a cutting-edge research and development center in New Mexico. This new facility will bolster the company’s collaborative efforts to advance photonics technologies—integral to the development of its trapped-ion quantum computing systems. By leveraging photonics, the science and technology of light, Quantinuum aims to enhance its ability to manipulate and control qubits, a cornerstone of quantum innovation.
New Mexico has rapidly emerged as a hub for quantum information sciences and enabling technologies like photonics. In July 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration designated Colorado, where Quantinuum’s U.S. headquarters is based, and New Mexico as premier hubs for quantum information technology under the Tech Hubs program.
“I am thrilled to welcome Quantinuum to New Mexico, launching a new industry for our state that builds on our proud foundation of innovation,” said New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham. “No state is better positioned to transform the momentum of the quantum computing industry into major economic and entrepreneurial growth, and Quantinuum will be a groundbreaking partner in that work. Together we will leverage New Mexico’s assets, including the groundbreaking work being done at our national laboratories and the nation’s best quantum scientists being educated at our universities, to invest in and grow the state’s quantum technologies industry, creating career opportunities for New Mexicans and continuing to build the technology of the future.”
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Dr. Rajeeb Hazra, President and CEO of Quantinuum, remarked, “As the established leader in quantum computing, Quantinuum has found an ideal partner in New Mexico. The state’s dynamic technology ecosystem and highly skilled workforce align perfectly with our strategic goals.”
Slated to open later this year, the New Mexico facility will drive economic growth and create high-paying jobs in the region. Quantinuum’s presence in New Mexico underscores its longstanding collaborations with key institutions such as Sandia National Laboratories, Los Alamos National Laboratory, and The University of New Mexico. These partnerships have been instrumental in advancing the performance of the company’s trapped-ion quantum computing hardware, exploring innovative applications, and fostering workforce development initiatives.
The expansion of quantum computing technologies is vital for enhancing U.S. economic competitiveness and national security. By cultivating a robust quantum ecosystem—spanning national labs, universities, and private-sector partnerships—New Mexico is poised to play a pivotal role in ensuring the United States maintains its leadership in quantum innovation.