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Microsoft has officially opened its new quantum research center in Maryland's Discovery District, establishing a dedicated facility to support DARPA testing and advanced training initiatives. This development marks a significant consolidation of resources for the company's quantum roadmap, moving beyond theoretical research into practical infrastructure collaboration with defense agencies. The opening signals a shift toward applied quantum computing capabilities within a major US tech hub.
Microsoft’s New Maryland Quantum Center to Support DARPA Testing
Sept. 25, 2026 — A year ago, Microsoft Quantum committed to building a quantum research center in Maryland. That center is now open in the Discovery District Maryland, and the company is extending its commitment through new research and training partnerships. As advances in AI and quantum accelerate scientific discovery, the ability to bring together talent, […] The post Microsoft’s New Maryland Quantum Center to Support DARPA Testing appeared first on HPCwire.
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