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

To Do: Study Quantum Workforce Needs

Congress should direct the Department of Education to establish a program with allied nations to co-invest in quantum moonshots. It can be modeled on the EU’s InCoQFlag program.

To Do: Co-invest With Allies in Quantum Moonshots

DOE should prioritize creating a national quantum computing research cloud that provides academic researchers with affordable access to high-end quantum computing infrastructure.

Comments to DOE on Providing Access to Quantum Systems

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

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

ITIF Commends Creation of White House Quantum Initiative Advisory Committee

Speaking during an event hosted by the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation, federal officials working closely within the government’s quantum information sciences programs discussed what the 2018 National Quantum Initiative Act field will need from a reauthorized bill.

Public-Private Partnerships Will Be Key in National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization

As other nations rapidly scale up their investments to develop and use quantum computing, U.S. policymakers should ensure the United States remains a leader. Investing in near-term applications would bolster the development of longer-term use cases, thereby helping to cement U.S. economic competitiveness and protect national security.

To Do: Establish a Quantum Traineeship Program

Recommendation

Details

Editors’ Recommendations

The U.S. Approach to Quantum Policy

Related

To Do: Study Quantum Workforce Needs

To Do: Co-invest With Allies in Quantum Moonshots

Comments to DOE on Providing Access to Quantum Systems