With major conference in town, Mass. seeks to boost quantum computing efforts

With major conference in town, Mass. seeks to boost quantum computing efforts is driving Boston’s push to turn a dense talent base into regional leadership in quantum computing. Quantum.Tech World is underway this week, drawing scientists and startups worldwide and senior technology policymakers from the Trump administration. The state’s ambition reflects both opportunity and urgency: quantum computers promise to tackle complex problems in biology, physics and chemistry, but today’s qubits are far less reliable and generate too many errors. Massachusetts has several active efforts, including research at local universities on error correction. QuEra, spun out of Harvard, says its rubidium-atom Libra system will be ready by 2028. Major rivals include Silicon Valley funding, Texas’ business posture, Illinois’ $500 million quantum campus, and Chattanooga’s commercialization claims. Mayor Tim Kelly is leading a delegation to the conference, while Qblox backs state funding proposals.