# Global quantum research and technology expansion

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> Updated: 2026-10-05T11:07:04.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2.

Quantum research and technology development are expanding through increased academic and industry collaborations. Initial efforts focused on building research ecosystems, such as the University of Maryland’s Discovery District and the Midwest Quantum Collaboratory, which aims to foster innovation and workforce development in quantum information science.

Subsequent developments show the application of quantum technology across diverse sectors. In Australia, Quantinuum partnered with the University of Western Australia to integrate quantum computing with AI for use in energy, agriculture, and healthcare. In the United States, D-Wave Quantum Inc. began working with the University of Arkansas to apply quantum computing to supply chain management in retail, transportation, and national defense.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-05: Quantum BioPharma and tech firms advance quantum and biotech research

Quantum BioPharma begins Phase 2 trials for a multiple sclerosis drug, while Quantinuum and D-Wave announce new quantum computing partnerships with UWA and the University of Arkansas.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/quantinuum-and-university-of-western-australia-partner-on-quantum-computing

### 2026-09-28: Quantum research expands through new academic and industry partnerships

Quantum research ecosystems are expanding through new academic collaborations and industry hubs, including the University of Maryland’s Discovery District and the Midwest Quantum Collaboratory.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/quantum-research-expands-through-new-academic-and-industry-partnerships

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