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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.…

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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…

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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…

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National Quantum Algorithm Center at the IQMP Announces Grand Challenges Awards

Five projects funded to advance breakthrough quantum research through industry-academic collaboration CHICAGO, IL – Today, the National Quantum Algorithm Center (NQAC) at the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (IQMP) announced…

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Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park Announces Oscar Bedolla as New Chief Strategy Officer

Bedolla brings experience in strategic planning, large-scale program execution and economic development to leadership team CHICAGO, IL – Today, the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (IQMP) announced Oscar Bedolla as…

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Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park Announces On-Ramp Locations to Accelerate Tenant Entry into Illinois Quantum Ecosystem

mHUB partners with IQMP to enable future IQMP tenants to begin operations while the Park is under development CHICAGO – Today, the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (IQMP), a first-of-its-kind…

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Quantum Machines to Establish Flagship Hub at the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park

New collaboration will establish a quantum-control–enabled center at the IQMP to accelerate and scale fault-tolerant quantum computing CHICAGO – Today, the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (IQMP) and the Illinois…

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Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park Announces Lauren Wilson as New Chief Operating Officer

Wilson brings deep infrastructure and public-sector expertise to support the Park’s development CHICAGO, IL — The Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (IQMP) today announced Lauren Wilson as its new Chief…

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Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park, Illinois EDC, and Silicon Catalyst Announce Partnership to Support Quantum Startup Companies

IQMP joining as an In-Kind Partner to provide lab space and infrastructure for quantum companies participating in Silicon Catalyst’s quantum-focused program CHICAGO – Today, the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park…

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University of Illinois System Announces Request for Proposals to Develop New Facilities at the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park

Bids opened for financing, construction and design of the National Quantum Facility and “Quantum Works” CHICAGO – The University of Illinois System has published a Request for Proposals (RFP) for…

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