Governor Ned Lamont announced a $121 million pledge to QuantumCT, a nonprofit coordinating body established to advance quantum technologies within the state of Connecticut. This investment bolsters a broader commitment exceeding $1 billion from the State of Connecticut, Yale University, and the University of Connecticut to cultivate a national hub for quantum research, workforce development, and innovation. QuantumCT emerged from a partnership between Yale and UConn, responding to the National Science Foundation’s Regional Innovation Engines program, and will launch a deep-tech incubator in New Haven featuring co-working space, lab facilities, and quantum testbeds to accelerate technology development and commercialization.
Connecticut’s Quantum Technology Investments Exceed $1 Billion
Connecticut has committed over $1 billion to expand its quantum infrastructure, positioning the state as a national hub for quantum research, workforce development, and innovation. This investment includes $121 million pledged to QuantumCT, a nonprofit coordinating body, to accelerate technology development and commercialization. A key component is the launch of the QuantumCT incubator in New Haven, offering co-working space, labs, and technical expertise for startups and industry partners.
UConn and Yale University are central to this initiative, with both institutions making significant investments in quantum-focused facilities. UConn opened major facilities in 2023, including advanced laboratories and clean rooms, while Yale is building a new 600,000+ square foot science and engineering complex. These investments build upon two decades of influential research at Yale, notably the pioneering work in circuit quantum electrodynamics and the transmon qubit—foundational technologies powering today’s quantum computing.
This commitment aims to create thousands of high-skill jobs and establish Connecticut as a leader in quantum innovation, focusing on sectors where the state already excels—bioscience, advanced manufacturing, and financial services. The state’s approach focuses on building a skilled workforce through research capacity and education, ensuring long-term growth and opportunity in emerging technologies like quantum computing and AI.
Strengthening Quantum Research and Workforce Development
Connecticut is making significant investments to become a national hub for quantum research and workforce development, with coordinated commitments exceeding $1 billion. The state is pledging $121 million to QuantumCT, a nonprofit coordinating body, to accelerate technology development, training, and commercialization. This builds on decades of influential research at Yale and UConn, including the pioneering work in circuit quantum electrodynamics and the transmon qubit – technologies foundational to today’s quantum computing.
UConn and Yale are both expanding infrastructure to support quantum initiatives. UConn opened major facilities in 2023, including advanced laboratories and clean rooms for quantum materials research. Yale is investing in a new 600,000+ square foot science and engineering complex. These investments aim to build a skilled workforce, with a focus on translational research and maximizing research capacity to benefit students and workers across all ages.
The state’s approach emphasizes a collaborative ecosystem, bringing together universities, industry, and government. This is intended to not only accelerate innovation but also ensure long-term growth by training the next generation of scientists and engineers. The goal is to create high-skill, high-wage jobs and position Connecticut as a leader in quantum technologies, particularly in sectors like bioscience, advanced manufacturing, and financial services.
This investment allows Connecticut to stand up world-class research capacity – not someday, but now.
Albert M. Green, president and CEO of QuantumCT
New Infrastructure Supports Quantum Innovation & Commercialization
Connecticut is making significant investments to become a national hub for quantum research and innovation, with coordinated commitments exceeding $1 billion. The state is pledging $121 million to QuantumCT, a nonprofit coordinating body, to accelerate technology development, workforce training, and commercialization. This builds on decades of influential research at Yale and UConn, including the pioneering work in circuit quantum electrodynamics and the transmon qubit – foundational technologies powering today’s quantum computing.
The state’s strategy includes establishing the QuantumCT incubator in New Haven – a deep-tech hub offering co-working and lab space, engineering capabilities, and quantum testbeds. UConn has already opened facilities like the “Science 1” building with advanced laboratories and clean rooms, while Yale is investing in a new 600,000+ square foot science and engineering complex. This infrastructure aims to support both research and the validation of new quantum technologies in real-time.
These investments are expected to create high-skill, high-wage jobs and position Connecticut as a destination for global talent. The focus on quantum technologies, alongside AI, in sectors like bioscience, advanced manufacturing, and financial services, is intended to build a foundation for long-term economic growth and opportunity. The state emphasizes building a homegrown workforce through research capacity and training programs to sustain leadership in emerging technologies.
