NSF Awards $15 Million to Connecticut Quantum Technology Engine

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The NSF awarded Connecticut’s QuantumCT Engine a two-year, $15 million Regional Innovation Engines grant to support quantum technology research, commercialization, and workforce development.

Led by the University of Connecticut with partners including Yale University, Southern Connecticut State University, ConnCORP, CT Innovations, and the State of Connecticut, QuantumCT will develop quantum computing, sensing, communication, and materials technology initiatives.

The NSF Engines award will help QuantumCT expand industry partnerships, startup support, and workforce programs, with potential NSF funding of up to $160 million over the next decade based on progress milestones.

This article is based on material originally published by Yale University and adapted directly from the university’s announcement about the QuantumCT Engine NSF award.