Congress should authorize and fund a traineeship program under the Department of Education that partners university students with DOE National Labs for hands-on experience in quantum information science.

To Do: Establish a Quantum Traineeship Program

Congress should establish a program to accelerate technology commercialization in the quantum industry, and provide $200 million to fund it.

To Do: Accelerate the Quantum Industry

Congress should direct the National Science Foundation to study quantum workforce needs, trends, and education capacity.

To Do: Study Quantum Workforce Needs

ITIF's Center for Data Innovation hosted a discussion about a new report exploring steps Congress and federal agencies can take to support quantum computing in the United States.

How Can U.S. Policymakers Support the Development of Quantum Computing?

Stephen Ezell gave a presentation examining why quantum computing leadership matters for nations, assessing which nations are leading in developing intellectual property in quantum information sciences, and explaining what types of policies countries need to implement in their quest for quantum computing leadership.

The Quantum Revolution and IP: Advancing and Protecting America’s Innovative Edge

The Quantum Revolution and IP: Advancing and Protecting America's Innovative Edge

Hodan Omaar spoke about opportunities for US-Japan collaboration on AI governance and quantum technology at an event hosted by the National Bureau of Asian Research.

U.S.-Japan Technology Cooperation: Shaping the Future of AI and Quantum

ITIF Commends Creation of White House Quantum Initiative Advisory Committee

Decades of investment and world-class research have put the U.S. at the forefront, particularly in quantum computing, but a fragmented approach and limited focus on sensing and communication create strategic gaps. Collaboration with the ROK could help strengthen supply chains, accelerate commercialization, and bolster U.S. leadership in an increasingly competitive global landscape.

U.S.-ROK Collaboration to Advance Quantum Technology and Industry

Congress should establish an authorized, independent foundation for NIST to improve and expand research, commercialization, and standard-setting for emerging technologies through public-private collaborations.

To Do: Co-invest With Allies in Quantum Moonshots

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To Do: Establish a Quantum Traineeship Program

To Do: Accelerate the Quantum Industry

To Do: Study Quantum Workforce Needs