The National Science Foundation (NSF) has added six new pilot projects to its National Quantum Virtual Laboratory (NQVL) initiative. These projects, each funded with $1 million over 12 months, aim to accelerate the development of quantum technologies by providing U.S. researchers with access to advanced tools and real-world testing environments. They join five previously announced projects, collectively advancing quantum science as envisioned in the National Quantum Initiative Act.
The six new projects focus on diverse areas of quantum research:
- Q-BLUE (Iowa State University): Developing analog quantum hardware for applications in chemistry and physics.
- ASPEN-Net (University of Oregon): Creating a quantum networking testbed for secure communications and distributed sensing.
- ERASE (Yale University): Advancing error correction for practical quantum computing.
- FTL (UCLA): Building a 60-logical-qubit fault-tolerant quantum computer.
- DQS-CP (Ohio State University): Using multi-qubit entanglement for precise chemical property measurements.
- QuPID (University of Michigan): Innovating quantum photonic circuits for applications in microelectronics and healthcare.
The NQVL initiative also emphasizes workforce development and aims to democratize access to quantum tools nationwide, fostering innovation and leadership in emerging quantum industries.
For more details, visit the NSF announcement here.
December 16, 2024
