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Microsoft Quantum Research Center at University of Maryland Discovery District

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Source: citybiz

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Microsoft is establishing a quantum research center within the University of Maryland's Discovery District as part of the state's 'Capital of Quantum' initiative. The center will focus on hardware and software innovations in quantum computing, including showcasing a prototype of Microsoft's topological quantum computer using the Majorana 1 quantum chip. It is strategically located near DARPA to fa

Status
Prospective
Sector
Government, Education
Location
College Park, Maryland, United States of America
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
citybiz

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The project “Microsoft Quantum Research Center at University of Maryland Discovery District” is an infrastructure initiative in the Government sector, located in College Park, Maryland, United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from citybiz.

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2026-07-22

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Microsoft is establishing a quantum research center within the University of Maryland's Discovery District as part of the state's 'Capital of Quantum' initiative. The center will focus on hardware and software innovations in quantum computing, including showcasing a prototype of Microsoft's topological quantum computer using the Majorana 1 quantum chip. It is strategically located near DARPA to facilitate collaboration and testing.

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United States of America (USA)

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Maryland

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College Park

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2025-09-22

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