Accelerating research, collaboration, and innovation to make the Northwest a global hub for quantum technology.
Our strength lies in collaboration. NQN brings together companies, universities, national labs, and business organizations to form a powerful coalition accelerating quantum progress.
The Northwest Quantum Nexus (NQN) is committed to accelerating discovery and innovation in the rapidly evolving field of quantum technologies. Our mission is not only to advance the science and engineering of quantum information, but to attract and retain world-class talent, secure long-term investment, and build a sustainable quantum economy rooted in the Northwest.
We serve as a collaborative engine for researchers, companies, universities, and government partners — creating a dynamic environment where ideas move from theory to impact.
Stay up to date with major milestones, new partnerships, thought leadership, and member-driven breakthroughs across the region.
News · August 11, 2026
Washington state has assembled the country’s deepest bench of quantum technology assets — including two major cloud platforms, a national lab and the first U.S. quantum computer factory — but has captured almost none of the federal money now driving the industry.
Read more...News · May 5, 2026
Quantum computing company IonQ plans to expand its operations in Bothell, Washington. The project is expected to create at least 1,200 over the next five years.
Read more...News · April 14, 2026
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson marked World Quantum Day with a $500,000 award to support IonQ's quantum computing manufacturing facility in Bothell, projected to generate up to 2,000 regional jobs.
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Our collaborative research spans five interconnected pillars, each contributing to the foundational and applied development of quantum information science.
Quantum-accelerated simulations for clean energy and beyond.
Models and tools for emerging quantum hardware.
Collaborative experimental environments across the Northwest.
Quantum computers and advanced sensing technologies.
Engineered materials for quantum scalability.
Get periodic updates on NQN events, research highlights, and opportunities in the regional quantum ecosystem. Your details will be sent to Info@nwqn.org.
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