Quantum Machines is expanding its presence into New Mexico with a commitment to the new Roadrunner Quantum Lab in Albuquerque, signaling a concrete investment that complements growing federal quantum initiatives. The company will lease lab space and install an OPX control system at the facility before its official opening, providing advanced testing and measurement capabilities for researchers and startups. This move comes as New Mexico commits $450 million to quantum technology, aiming to build a robust, locally-driven ecosystem.
Roadrunner Quantum Lab Addresses Quantum Infrastructure Gaps
Quantum Machines is equipping the newly opened Roadrunner Quantum Lab with an OPX control system prior to the facility’s full operational status, immediately addressing a critical need for accessible quantum testing infrastructure. This proactive step demonstrates a commitment to establishing a functional quantum ecosystem in New Mexico, moving beyond federal funding to tangible resources for startups and researchers.
Elevate Quantum CEO Jessi Olsen emphasizes that Quantum Machines’ expertise in “quantum control, calibration, and characterization” will add “real value” to the region, pinpointing specific capabilities the company brings to the collaborative environment. The establishment of the 35,000-square-foot Roadrunner Quantum Lab, alongside sustained investment from New Mexico’s Technology and Innovation Office, is designed to support multiple qubit modalities, including superconducting, spin, and neutral atom platforms, rather than focusing on a single technology.
Quantum Machines’ OPX system will provide access to advanced quantum test, measurement and characterization capabilities, a key element for companies transitioning from research to commercialization, the company says. This focus on practical infrastructure complements the national quantum strategy driven by initiatives like the National Quantum Initiative and DARPA programs, which, while important, do not directly provide lab space or equipment to emerging companies.
Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, Quantum Machines builds the control systems that send precisely timed pulses to qubits and read them back, using its OPX line and QUA programming language. The company’s technology is currently employed by over 200 research institutions and hardware developers, and it now powers more than half of all quantum computing companies worldwide.
In 2025, Quantum Machines secured $170 million in Series C funding, bringing its total raised to over $280 million and in 2026, it acquired Hungarian company PCB Engineering to establish a new research and development hub in Budapest, according to the company. “Quantum Machines’ decision to establish a presence at the Roadrunner Quantum Lab is another strong signal that New Mexico is becoming one of the country’s most important destinations for quantum technology,” states Elevate Quantum.
The company’s approach reflects a broader belief that progress in the quantum industry depends on accessible control systems and infrastructure located where research and development are actively occurring, rather than concentrated in a limited number of established hubs. This localized approach, combined with Elevate Quantum’s focus on workforce training and shared fabrication capabilities, aims to accelerate the translation of quantum research into commercial products, building on New Mexico’s existing strength in quantum information science through its national laboratories.
Quantum Machines’ decision to establish a presence at the Roadrunner Quantum Lab is another strong signal that New Mexico is becoming one of the country’s most important destinations for quantum technology.
Jessi Olsen, CEO of Elevate Quantum
Elevate Quantum Drives Workforce Development for Quantum Industry
Elevate Quantum is directly addressing a critical bottleneck in the burgeoning quantum industry: a shortage of skilled technicians capable of operating and maintaining complex quantum hardware. The organization is implementing hands-on training programs using commercial-grade equipment, including dilution refrigerators and cryostats, to prepare a workforce ready for immediate deployment in research and industrial settings.
This focus on practical skills complements the more widely publicized investments in quantum research and infrastructure, recognizing that sustained progress requires a robust pipeline of qualified personnel. This commitment to workforce development is particularly evident in New Mexico, where, as the federally designated quantum Tech Hub for New Mexico and Colorado, is collaborating at the new Roadrunner Quantum Lab.
The emphasis on shared fabrication and testing capabilities is a deliberate strategy to lower the barriers to entry for startups and researchers. Access to expensive, specialized equipment is often a limiting factor for smaller companies and academic labs, hindering innovation and slowing down the pace of development. By providing this shared infrastructure, the organization aims to support a more collaborative and dynamic quantum ecosystem.
New Mexico’s Investment Supports Multi-Qubit Modality Access
This commitment to multi-modality access distinguishes the facility, preventing specialization around a single qubit technology and supporting broader innovation, according to the company. This early commitment, leasing lab space and installing the OPX system before the lab’s official opening, emphasises the impact of New Mexico’s $450 million investment in quantum technology. The state’s approach focuses on providing readily available infrastructure, filling a critical gap that often hinders the progress of smaller quantum companies.
It allows firms to bypass the lengthy process of building facilities from scratch, accelerating the transition from research to commercialization. Quantum Machines’ founding in 2018, initially in Israel, reflects a global pattern of quantum expertise coalescing around both established research hubs and emerging state-level initiatives.
The company’s decision to establish a presence in Albuquerque is not solely about access to lab space. It’s about joining an ecosystem designed to bridge the gap between research and production. The organization’s mandate extends beyond infrastructure to include workforce training and shared fabrication capabilities, addressing the need for a skilled workforce and streamlined manufacturing processes. Quantum Machines’ product, the OPX+, a 19-inch, 2U quantum controller, exemplifies this focus on practical tools for quantum researchers.
The company, which has raised over $280 million in funding, leads the Israeli Quantum Computing Center, a facility housing multiple qubit types alongside supercomputing infrastructure. This reflects a strategy of providing comprehensive solutions, from hardware and software to cloud-based simulation tools like the QM Simulator as a Service.
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