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Trump Admin Launches $215M Quantum Competition: IonQ, D-Wave, Rigetti Take Notice

$215M Quantum Competition Launched by Trump Admin, IonQ, D-Wave, Rigetti Take Notice

By · Published September 21, 2026  21:56 UTC · Updated September 22, 2026  09:32 UTC

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The Trump administration has launched a $215 million quantum competition, known as the Quantum Genesis Q Competition. This move comes as the Department of Energy (DOE) aims to develop a fault-tolerant quantum computer by 2028. According to The Quantum Insider, the competition seeks to accelerate the development of quantum computing technologies.

Benzinga reports that the competition has caught the attention of major players in the quantum computing industry, including IonQ, D-Wave, and Rigetti. The Quantum Insider notes that the DOE's goal is to make scientific results the center of the quantum computing field, as stated in the DOE Quantum Report.

The Quantum Insider and Barron's provide further context on the Trump administration's bet to win the quantum arms race, with the latter highlighting the significant investment in the quantum competition. The Quantum Insider notes that the competition will drive innovation and progress in the field of quantum computing.

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What is the goal of the Quantum Genesis Q Competition?

The goal is to accelerate the development of quantum computing technologies and make scientific results the center of the field.

What is the timeline for the development of a fault-tolerant quantum computer?

The Department of Energy aims to develop a fault-tolerant quantum computer by 2028.

Which companies are taking notice of the competition?

IonQ, D-Wave, and Rigetti are among the companies that have taken notice of the competition.

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