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The Midwest Quantum Collaboratory's expansion to eight universities strengthens regional infrastructure for quantum sensing, networking, and workforce development. This coalition leverages recent NSF funding to accelerate practical applications like intercity quantum key distribution while fostering interdisciplinary research across physics and engineering.
Midwest Quantum Collaboratory connects eight universities in quantum network

The Ohio State University has joined the Midwest Quantum Collaboratory, a coalition of eight leading research universities, to advance quantum science, technology, education, and workforce development. This membership significantly broadens the region’s collective quantum capabilities, amplifying research impact through strategic regional partnerships.
Eight universities now comprise the Midwest Quantum Collaboratory, significantly broadening the region’s collective quantum capabilities. Ohio State University officially joined the coalition during Entanglement 2026, its annual meeting, bringing strengths in computing, sensing, and networking communications anchored by the recently…
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