DARPA Invests $140 Million in Illinois for Quantum Proving Ground with $60 Billion Economic Impact

Jul 16, 2024, 06:40 PM

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has announced a $140 million investment to establish the Quantum Proving Ground in Illinois. The initiative, revealed by Governor J.B. Pritzker alongside officials from the University of Illinois and other research leaders, aims to vet algorithms, create prototypes, and develop shared infrastructure at a new quantum campus. This facility, which will be located either in Chicago or Lockport, IL, is expected to position Illinois as a leader in quantum computing research. The project is projected to have a $60 billion economic impact and is part of a broader effort to validate the promise of quantum computing through collaboration with federal and state experts and test facilities.