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Exclusive look inside Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park development in South Chicago

CBS News Chicago – A new development under construction in South Chicago will specialize in quantum computing. It’s a massive priority for Gov. JB Pritzker, who pushed for the big…

‘Not a data center’: Quantum Park CEO on misconceptions about development

FOX 32 Chicago – The Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park is often mistaken for a data center, drawing criticism against the development. IQMP CEO Harley Johnson joins ChicagoLIVE in the…

National Initiative To Scale Work-Based Learning At Community Colleges

Forbes – The best preparation for employment is work experience, but far too few college students get the chance to gain practical, hands-on experience through work-based learning, including internships, co-ops,…

PsiQuantum Announces Major Investments in South Chicago

Lawndale News – PsiQuantum announced a $250,000 philanthropic investment in local schools, higher education institutions, and STEM programs to advance the next generation of scientists, engineers, and quantum innovators in…

Rashid Bashir: Illinois invented the future. This time, the quantum park will help us keep it.

Chicago Tribune – Nick Holonyak Jr. invented the world’s first practical visible-light LED in Syracuse, New York, in 1962. The son of an Illinois coal miner, he earned three degrees…

Governor Pritzker Announces Ability Engineering Technology’s Expansion in Illinois

Advanced manufacturer to modernize South Holland operations and establish new offices at the IQMP in South Chicago CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity…

Local manufacturer lands incentives to expand to quantum park

Chicago Business Journal – Ability Engineering Technology plans to open a satellite office at the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park that will be focused on prototyping and workforce training. Read…

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…

IQMP and Q-STAR Partner to Expand Japan-Illinois Quantum Collaboration

Quantum Insider – The Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (IQMP) and Japan’s Q-STAR have signed an MOU to strengthen collaboration between quantum companies, researchers, and institutions in Illinois and Japan. The partnership will support…

Quantum technology company opening first U.S. location in Illinois

Fox Illinois – A leading quantum technology company is establishing its first U.S. location in Illinois. State officials announced Zero Point Cryogenics will operate out of the Illinois Quantum and…