Florida Quantum Launches Initiative to Organize State’s Quantum Economy, Aligns with Federal Priorities - Quantum Computing Report
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Florida Quantum Launches Initiative to Organize State’s Quantum Economy, Aligns with Federal Priorities Florida Quantum, a new statewide initiative, has announced its formation to organize, attract, and accelerate quantum innovation and investment across the state. The initiative was co-led by Matt Cimaglia of Quantum Coast Capital and Tony Jimenez of Medina Ventures, in collaboration with the Florida Alliance for Quantum Technology (FAQT) and FloridaCommerce. The initiative aligns with federal directives, including quantum technology’s designation as a priority within the Critical Technology Areas defined by the Office of the Under Secretary for Research and Engineering. The effort is positioned as a complement to federal initiatives under the White House’s Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP) and the CHIPS Research and Development Office (CRDO), aiming to strengthen the national supply chain. Florida Quantum will coordinate statewide efforts, engage accelerator programs, and build pathways for capital investment, following a model similar to those established in states like Maryland and Illinois. The core mission is to inspire quantum companies to build in Florida, develop a skilled workforce through early K–12 exposure to quantum concepts, and strengthen the state’s position in national defense, cybersecurity, and financial services. Read the full announcement here.