IQM Establishes First U.S. Quantum Technology Center in Maryland’s Discovery District

IQM Quantum Computers has announced the opening of its first U.S. Quantum Technology Center, located within the University of Maryland’s Discovery District in College Park. The move is a strategic expansion into the North American market, placing the company within the Capital of Quantum (CoQ) initiative—a $1 billion public-private partnership designed to accelerate the regional quantum economy. By establishing this hub, IQM intends to interface directly with the federal research community, including the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), NASA Goddard, and the Army Research Laboratory (DEVCOM).

The new center is designed to function as a collaborative workspace for local startups, academic institutions, and federal partners. A primary focus of the facility will be the integration of superconducting quantum processors with High-Performance Computing (HPC) service providers. IQM plans to leverage Maryland’s talent pipeline, which features a high concentration of quantum scientists, to build local engineering teams. This presence in College Park is intended to support the commercialization of advanced quantum hardware and software while aligning with U.S. national policies on quantum information science.

Maryland’s Discovery District currently hosts over 60 companies and federal agencies, forming a dense cluster of specialized infrastructure. The addition of IQM’s technology center supports the state's five-year roadmap to drive innovation and knowledge generation in the sector. Through this facility, IQM aims to provide its full-stack superconducting systems and cloud platform to American research laboratories and enterprises, further diversifying the technical modalities available within the regional quantum ecosystem.

For the official press release regarding the U.S. expansion, visit the IQM newsroom here.

April 10, 2026