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PsiQuantum's $100 million award under the CHIPS and Science Act marks a strategic pivot toward domestic supply chains for critical quantum infrastructure components like optical switches and single-photon detectors. By leveraging existing semiconductor processes to manufacture these parts, the company aims to secure fault-tolerant quantum systems while reducing reliance on foreign supply lines. This funding validates the viability of scaling silicon photonics platforms within established U.S. manufacturing ecosystems rather than focusing solely on processor fabrication.

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PsiQuantum lands $100 million to build quantum parts in the US

Quantum ZeitgeistSeptember 8, 20263 min read

PsiQuantum finalized a $100 million award with the U.S. Department of Commerce, boosting domestic quantum computing & semiconductor security.

Credit: PsiQuantum · psiquantum.com PsiQuantum will accelerate research and development of critical components with a $100 million award from the U.S. Department of Commerce. The funding, enabled by the CHIPS and Science Act, will focus on manufacturing advancements like high-performance optical switches, high-temperature single-photon detectors, and advanced packaging approaches. This investment follows a letter…

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