# US quantum computing R&D subsidies

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> Updated: 2026-09-08T21:05:34.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 3.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has finalized multi-billion dollar agreements under the CHIPS and Science Act to bolster domestic quantum computing research and manufacturing. 

Initial allocations include up to $1.375 billion for IBM and GlobalFoundries to scale semiconductor manufacturing for quantum technologies. GlobalFoundries is partnering with Quantinuum and Monarch Quantum to advance ion-trap electronics and optical components, while IBM plans a $1 billion investment to establish a 300mm quantum wafer foundry. Other recipients, including Quantinuum, Rigetti Computing, and D-Wave Quantum, are set to receive $100 million to address technical scaling challenges. In a specific agreement, D-Wave Quantum will receive up to $100 million in exchange for a minority stake granted to the Department of Commerce.

Quantinuum has finalized its agreement to receive $100 million in federal funding to support research and domestic manufacturing for trapped-ion quantum computers. This expansion involves working with GlobalFoundries to utilize 300mm wafer technology for high-volume production of next-generation ion traps and control electronics.

Furthering these efforts, the U.S. government is providing $100 million each in research and development subsidies to D-Wave Quantum, Rigetti Computing, and Quantinuum to accelerate the field. Additionally, GlobalFoundries has entered a $375 million, five-year agreement with the U.S. government. This milestone-based deal aims to expand domestic production capacity and assist quantum hardware developers in transitioning prototypes from laboratory settings to commercial-scale production.

## Claims

- The U.S. Department of Commerce finalized an agreement to provide $100 million in federal funding to Quantinuum. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The funding is provided through the CHIPS and Science Act. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Quantinuum is partnering with GlobalFoundries to develop next-generation ion traps and control electronics. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Quantinuum is partnering with Monarch Quantum for the development of laser and optical components. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The partnership will focus on utilizing 300mm wafer technology for quantum hardware manufacturing. (single source)
- GlobalFoundries has been awarded up to $375 million in R&D funding to expand quantum technology solutions. (single source)
- Rigetti Computing and D-Wave Quantum each received $100 million in funding to accelerate quantum R&D. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-08: D-Wave Quantum to receive up to $100 million from U.S. Department of Commerce

D-Wave Quantum will receive up to $100 million from the U.S. Department of Commerce via the CHIPS Act to advance quantum computing research, marking a strategic shift toward AI and computing infrastructure.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/d-wave-quantum-to-receive-up-to-100-million-from-us-department-of-commerce

### 2026-09-08: U.S. government invests $300 million in quantum computing firms

The U.S. government is investing $300 million in quantum computing firms via the CHIPS Act, while Fujitsu develops a diamond-based quantum computer prototype with Dutch research institutions.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-government-invests-300-million-in-quantum-computing-firms

### 2026-09-08: Quantinuum secures $100M CHIPS award for quantum manufacturing

Quantinuum has secured $100 million in U.S. CHIPS Act funding to advance trapped-ion quantum computing manufacturing through partnerships with GlobalFoundries and Monarch Quantum.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-department-of-commerce-awards-billions-in-quantum-computing-rd-subsidies

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