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Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park Announces Partnership with Q-STAR to Strengthen Collaboration Between Quantum Ecosystems in Japan and Illinois

Memorandum of Understanding Creates Framework for Connectivity and Mutual Benefit Between the Two Ecosystems CHICAGO – Today, the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (IQMP) and the Quantum STrategic industry Alliance for Revolution (Q-STAR) announced…

Gov. Pritzker Announces Zero Point Cryogenics Will Establish First U.S. Location at Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park

Company will bring critical cryogenic infrastructure to support Illinois’ quantum ecosystem CHICAGO — Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced today that Zero…

Chicago Missed the Tech Boom. Quantum Computing Gives It a Second Chance.

Wall Street Journal – The Lake Michigan docks that once received iron ore for a 20th-century steel mill will accept a new delivery this summer aimed at fueling Chicago’s future:…

Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park Announces Philip Makotyn as Deputy Chief Technology Officer

Dr. Makotyn brings nearly two decades of quantum technology expertise to support the Park’s technical strategy and growth CHICAGO — The Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (IQMP) today announced Dr.…

First-of-its-kind Report Positions Illinois as National Leader in Quantum Workforce Development

Research from ISTC, Illinois EDC’s ERC, IQMP and CQE finds Illinois produced more than 33,000 quantum-relevant degrees and certificates in 2024; reinforces state’s competitive advantage in the emerging quantum economy…

Chicago Students Celebrate First Ever Chi-Craft Graduation

Lawndale News – On Saturday, April 25 at Chicago State University, Chicago Public Schools hosted the first-ever Chi-Craft “Quantum Leap” Competition & Program Graduation, the culminating event of a 10-week…

Gov. Pritzker and IBM Collaborate to Bring 750 New Jobs to the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park

IBM to launch a FutureNow Chicago Delivery Center on the South Side of Chicago CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker and IBM today announced the company’s new FutureNow Chicago delivery center at…

IBM Promises 750 Full-Time Jobs At South Side Quantum Campus, Officials Say

Block Club Chicago – The company agreed to create the jobs in exchange for an estimated $19 million in state tax credits to build a computing hub on the planned…

IBM to Add 750 Jobs in AI, Quantum Computing at Chicago Tech Hub

Bloomberg – International Business Machines Corp. is deepening its bet on the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park in Chicago, with plans to add 750 jobs over the next five years.…

IBM to create 750 jobs on Chicago’s South Side with quantum innovation hub

Chicago Business Journal – IBM is deepening its commitment to Chicago’s burgeoning quantum ecosystem, announcing an innovation hub that will create 750 new full-time jobs on the city’s South Side.…