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Microsoft Quantum Research Center: New Facility Opens in Maryland

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Microsoft will provide the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) with practical access to a quantum system at its new research center in College Park, Maryland.

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A significant step towards strengthening Maryland as a research hub has been taken in College Park. Microsoft, in collaboration with the University of Maryland (UMD), has officially opened the Microsoft Quantum Research Center. The new facility is designed to advance the development of quantum technologies while also promoting the training of future specialists in this field. The research center spans an area of 15,000 square feet. The infrastructure is designed to go beyond pure laboratory work; for example, special training rooms for University of Maryland students have been integrated. Additionally, the location offers capacities for partner organizations to implement collaborative projects within the center. High-ranking representatives attended the opening ceremony, which took place on September 22, 2026. These included Maryland Governor Wes Moore and University of Maryland President Darryll J. Pines. The presence of the state's political leadership underscores the importance that quantum research has gained for regional economic development. The new center is an integral part of the regional strategy "Capital of Quantum". This initiative aims to establish Maryland as a world-leading hub for quantum technology. To date, this ecosystem has already attracted investments totaling more than 500 million US dollars. Long-term planning envisions achieving a total investment...

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According to reports, Microsoft will provide the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) with practical access to a quantum system in College Park.

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