The Business Development Board of Palm Beach County (BDB) has been awarded $1,031,000 in federal funding to facilitate regional coordination and workforce development in quantum technologies. Secured by U.S. Representative Lois Frankel, the investment is designed to align business, education, and economic development strategies to support a growing cluster of high-tech industries. Simultaneously, Palm Beach State College (PBSC) received more than $2 million in federal funding to support the creation of a Quantum Innovation Center in West Palm Beach, which will serve as a regional hub for research and specialized training in quantum computing and artificial intelligence.
The Quantum Innovation Center at PBSC will be located in the college’s Historic Building and is intended to foster collaboration between researchers and private industry. This federal support follows a recent $4.95 million award from the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund, further expanding the infrastructure for high-tech workforce development in the region. These combined investments are part of a broader programming initiative to prepare students for technical careers while strengthening the local innovation economy through structured academic and regional partnerships.
This funding coincides with several industry milestones in the region, including the relocation of D-Wave Quantum Inc.’s corporate headquarters to Boca Raton and Florida Atlantic University’s $20 million acquisition of a D-Wave quantum computer. The BDB is working with academic leaders and private sector partners, such as Quantum Coast Capital, to integrate these corporate and research assets into a cohesive technological corridor. These efforts are part of a long-term strategy to establish Palm Beach County as an emerging center for quantum and advanced technology development.
For further details, view the official announcement from the Business Development Board of Palm Beach County here.
February 18, 2026
