DARPA Initiative Backs Quantum Motion’s Maryland Facility at CoQ

Quantum Motion, a U.K. company developing silicon-based quantum computers, will establish a facility within Discovery District Maryland, adding an international dimension to the U.S. quantum computing sector. The move places Quantum Motion alongside IQM and Microsoft in a concentrated deep tech hub designed to advance hardware development and support the DARPA Quantum Benchmarking Initiative, a national program assessing commercial quantum platforms. “Maryland’s Discovery District represents an ideal launchpad for our U.S. operations,” said Hugo Saleh, President and CCO of Quantum Motion, emphasizing access to talent and a thriving quantum ecosystem. This expansion diversifies the Capital of Quantum’s hardware portfolio, now encompassing ion trapping, photonic, superconducting, topological, and silicon qubit technologies, and reflects strategic investments intended to maintain Maryland’s leadership in quantum discovery.

Quantum Motion Expands Silicon Qubit Development in Maryland Quantum Motion, a U.K. company that develops full-stack silicon CMOS quantum computers, is expanding its operations. This expansion places Quantum Motion alongside existing quantum leaders IQM and Microsoft, already co-located in the same deep tech facility, creating a concentrated hub for advanced quantum research and development. The facility is specifically designed to support the development of quantum hardware and facilitate collaboration with federal agencies, including access to nearby institutions like NIST, NASA Goddard, and the University of Maryland’s Joint Quantum Institute. Dr. Corey Stambaugh, Director of the Capital of Quantum, noted that Quantum Motion’s decision to locate here, alongside IonQ, IQM, Microsoft, and a growing community of quantum leaders, reflects the momentum this ecosystem has built and the region’s growing prominence in the field. Maryland’s Discovery District represents an ideal launchpad for our US operations. Hugo Saleh, President and CCO of Quantum Motion Capital of Quantum Initiative Drives Regional Ecosystem Growth The Discovery District in Maryland is rapidly solidifying its position as a central hub for quantum technology development, now bolstered by the arrival of Quantum Motion, a U.K.-based firm specializing in silicon CMOS quantum computers. This expansion isn’t simply about adding another company; it’s about creating a concentrated ecosystem where diverse quantum approaches converge, with Quantum Motion joining existing players like IQM and Microsoft within a single deep tech facility. This co-location is strategically designed to facilitate collaboration and accelerate progress across multiple qubit modalities, including ion trapping, photonic, superconducting, topological, and silicon-based systems. Quantum Motion’s presence directly supports the DARPA Quantum Benchmarking Initiative (QBI), a program focused on rigorous evaluation of commercial quantum platforms and the pursuit of scalable, fault-tolerant computing. The initiative aims to build economic momentum and maintain Maryland’s leadership in quantum discovery. This concentrated development is the intended outcome of the Capital of Quantum, a 5-year, $1 billion public-private partnership. From day one, our administration has been intentional about placing big bets on industries where Maryland is positioned to lead. Gov. Quantum Motion’s expansion into Discovery District Maryland isn’t simply about adding another company to the U.S. The U.K. firm’s presence is intended to accelerate progress toward scalable, fault-tolerant quantum computing, a goal central to the QBI’s mission. We are proud to invest in their presence and to support the important work they will do here. Dr. Corey Stambaugh, Director of the Capital of Quantum Source: https://capitalofquantum.com/coq-welcomes-quantum-motion-to-ddm/ Stay current. See today’s quantum computing news on Quantum Zeitgeist for the latest breakthroughs in qubits, hardware, algorithms, and industry deals. Tags: Ivy Delaney We've seen the rise of AI over the last few short years with the rise of the LLM and companies such as Open AI with its ChatGPT service. Ivy has been working with Neural Networks, Machine Learning and AI since the mid nineties and talk about the latest exciting developments in the field. Latest Posts by Ivy Delaney: QuEra to Bring Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computing to AWS in 2028 June 15, 2026 WiMi’s Quantum Kernel Convolution Runs on NISQ Devices Now June 15, 2026 $100K Prizes Awarded At February Constructor Demo Day June 15, 2026