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US Energy Department renews its five quantum research centers with $625 million
Nov 4, 2025
The US Department of Energy announced $625 million to renew its five National Quantum Information Science Research Centers, set up under the 2018 National Quantum Initiative Act, for up to five more years. Only $125 million is fixed so far; the rest depends on future budgets from Congress.
Why it matters
The centers bring together national labs, universities and companies on quantum computing, networking and sensing research; renewing them extends a core part of the US national quantum program.
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US Department of Energy
Energy Department Announces $625 Million to Advance the Next Phase of National Quantum Information Science Research Centers
“Total funding is $625 million for awards lasting up to 5 years in duration, with $125 million in Fiscal Year 2025 dollars and outyear funding contingent on congressional appropriations.”
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The Quantum Insider
DOE Announces $625 Million to Advance National Quantum Information Science Research Centers
“The U.S. Department of Energy announced $625 million in renewed funding for its five National Quantum Information Science Research Centers, originally created under the 2018 National Quantum Initiative Act.”
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