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US quantum computing R&D subsidies

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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. This funding reflects a strategic pivot in U.S. semiconductor policy, moving from a primary focus on foundry construction toward addressing critical bottlenecks in the AI compute stack, such as advanced packaging, photonics, and secure electronics. Quantinuum has now finalized its agreement to receive $100 million in federal funding. This award aims funding to support research and domestic manufacturing for trapped-ion quantum computers, specifically targeting the infrastructure needed for large-scale, fault-tolerant systems. As part of this expansion, Quantinuum will work computers. This expansion involves working with GlobalFoundries to utilize 300mm wafer technology for high-volume production of next-generation ion traps and control electronics, while collaborating 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 Monarch Quantum on precise laser the U.S. government. This milestone-based deal aims to expand domestic production capacity and optical components. assist quantum hardware developers in transitioning prototypes from laboratory settings to commercial-scale production.

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