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Bridgewater State University has received approximately $380,000 from MassTech to expand undergraduate education and research in quantum technologies.

The funding will support the acquisition of a two-qubit optical quantum computer, an NV-defect diamond quantum sensor and two-qubit system, and QKD and QRNG equipment.

The new systems will give students hands-on experience in quantum computing, quantum sensing, quantum communications and cybersecurity.

Press release – Bridgewater State University has received approximately $380,000 from the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative (MassTech) to expand undergraduate education and research in quantum technologies, bringing three advanced quantum systems to campus.