Diraq’s Chicago expansion is a core move in its global R&D push to deliver a commercially viable quantum computer with thousands of physical qubits by 2029, positioning Chicago as a central testing and prototyping hub.

IQMP’s On-Ramp program provides dedicated cryogenic and measurement infrastructure at mHUB, unlocking broader collaboration across Illinois’ quantum ecosystem.

Diraq opened its first U.S. laboratory in Chicago through the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park’s On-Ramp program at mHUB.

The rollout highlights time-zone aligned collaboration to increase experimental throughput toward practical, utility-scale quantum computing.

IQMP CEO Harley Johnson frames the move as progress for Illinois’ quantum ecosystem, noting ongoing relocation and team-building in the state.

Diraq is collaborating with major tech players and foundries—including NVIDIA, Dell Technologies, GlobalFoundries, and imec—and is among a select group chosen for DARPA’s Quantum Benchmarking Initiative Stage B.

Leaders including Diraq’s CEO, IQMP’s CEO, and Illinois EDC’s Chief Quantum Officer emphasize momentum, collaboration, and Illinois’ support for workforce and resources.

Illinois EDC’s Chief Quantum Officer signals state support to connect Diraq with local talent and resources to succeed in Illinois.

Chicago is positioned as a center for quantum development, with Illinois’ innovation ecosystem helping sustain momentum and connect Diraq to a skilled workforce.

Diraq’s silicon spin qubit approach uses CMOS-compatible production to leverage existing semiconductor manufacturing for scalable, rack-scale US quantum computers.

The CMOS-compatible fabrication strategy aims to turn transistors into qubits, enabling cost-efficient production with existing infrastructure and the potential for millions of qubits on a single chip.

Overall, Diraq’s approach targets utility-scale quantum computers that are rack-scale and integrable into current facilities, with thousands of qubits per chip and scalable operations.