The Colorado Quantum Incubator (COQI) has announced the development of the first open-access, third-party validation testbed for quantum timing technologies in the United States. Located at BioMed Realty’s Flatiron Park in Boulder, the facility is designed to provide a standardized environment where commercial, defense, and research organizations can stress-test precision timing innovations against real-world infrastructure requirements. The initiative aims to bridge the “missing middle”—the gap between laboratory prototypes and field-ready commercial products.
The testbed will utilize Xairos Systems’ Quantum Time Transfer (QTT) technology, which employs entangled photons to enable high-precision synchronization over fiber-optic and free-space optical connections. This infrastructure allows organizations to move beyond ad-hoc demonstrations, providing a platform to benchmark solutions for sectors including financial trading, power grids, telecommunications, and navigation. Xairos has already engaged with over 20 government and industry entities, including the U.S. Space Force, the European Space Agency, and Vodafone, to validate its space-based timing architecture.
The project is a collaborative effort involving Stout Street Capital, Xairos Systems, and BioMed Realty. By establishing a domestic proving ground, the partners aim to accelerate the quantum technology supply chain and address national security vulnerabilities associated with global timing and data networks. The facility will serve as a centralized hub for scaling quantum startups, further consolidating Boulder’s position as a center for quantum innovation and attracting deep-tech capital to the region.
For the official press release, visit Business Wire here.
April 22, 2026
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