April 30th, 2025 by WCBC Radio

Taking an important step in making Maryland the “Capital of Quantum,” Governor Wes Moore has entered into an agreement with the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency or DARPA to establish a quantum benchmarking hub in the state. The University of Maryland will serve as the home for the project that will build a qualified independent quantum computing test and evaluation team.  Moore spoke about the federal partnership in the project…

   

“Up to $100 million dollars in federal matches to the state’s quantum investments over the next four years. Quantum is going to have a remarkable impact on the human condition and its home is going to be right here in Maryland.”