DOE Announces M in Awards for Quantum Research

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is making headlines with its recent announcement of a $65 million investment in quantum research projects. The funding will support 10 cutting-edge projects over a span of five years, comprising a total of 38 separate awards. Quantum computing, a revolutionary technology, aims to tackle complex scientific problems more efficiently than traditional supercomputers, pushing the boundaries of modern science.

This substantial investment is specifically tailored towards advancing software, control systems, and algorithms in quantum computing to showcase its potential in scientific research within the DOE’s domain. The ultimate goal is to create a robust software ecosystem that is modular, interoperable, specialized, and high-performing.

The 10 projects funded under this initiative boast intriguing titles, such as “Accelerated Research in Quantum Computing”, “FAR-Qu: Fundamental Algorithmic Research toward Quantum Utility”, and “Quantum Computing for Partial Differential Equations”. These projects are poised to bring about groundbreaking discoveries in the realm of quantum computing.

Out of the $65 million earmarked for this initiative, $14 million has been allocated for Fiscal Year 2024, with additional funding contingent upon congressional appropriations. The recipients of these awards include leading U.S. academic institutions, government agencies, and innovative entities like ColdQuanta (Infleqtion) and the Unitary Fund. Collaboration among multiple awardees on various projects is a common theme, highlighting the interdisciplinary nature of quantum research.

For detailed information on the awarded projects and principal investigators, visit the official awards list here. Stay updated on the latest developments in quantum computing by checking out the DoE’s press release on this exciting initiative.

Published on September 12, 2024