Illinois is positioning itself as a global center for quantum innovation with the launch of the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (IQMP), a new tech campus backed by $500 million in state funding and anchored by quantum computing firm Infleqtion.
Infleqtion will establish its global quantum computing division at the site, investing $50 million to develop a utility-scale quantum system using neutral atom technology. The project is supported by the state’s Manufacturing Illinois Chips for Real Opportunity (MICRO) Act, a key incentive designed to attract advanced tech firms and boost job creation.
“Infleqtion’s decision to expand in Illinois and establish its quantum computing division headquarters here underscores our state’s growing leadership in quantum technology,” said Kristin Richards, director of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO).
The IQMP is expected to become a national hub for quantum research and commercialization. Infleqtion will be one of the first tenants and is also set to become a founding member of the U.S. National Quantum Algorithms Center, advancing development in both hardware and software.
State officials project the IQMP will generate up to $20 billion in economic impact and create thousands of high-tech jobs. The park is part of Illinois’ broader strategy to lead in microelectronics and next-generation computing, strengthening the state’s position in the global tech economy.
