Shabani leads NYU effort to scale quantum devices from lab to use

New York City’s Economic Development Corporation will invest $29.2 million in New York University to establish a Quantum Fabrication Facility, or QFab, at 770 Broadway in Manhattan. The facility aims to bridge the gap between quantum research and scalable technology development, offering specialized equipment for prototyping quantum chips and components. QFab is expected to encourage a “quantum ecosystem” within the city, with potential applications ranging from disease diagnosis to faster bus routes. This facility is designed to allow researchers to test new device concepts without the immediate expense and rigidity of full manufacturing, a key step toward translating theoretical advances into tangible technologies. NYU plans to collaborate with the City University of New York to broaden access to QFab, intending to reach over 35,000 New Yorkers within a decade of operation and support the incubation of dozens of quantum-focused companies. The projected impact extends to the creation of thousands of jobs and the attraction of $80 million in follow-on investment, signaling a deliberate effort to build a self-sustaining quantum ecosystem within the city. QFab’s establishment is directly linked to the broader vision of the…