The Northwest Quantum Nexus (NQN) is a coalition of research, industry, academic, and governmental organizations across the Pacific Northwest and neighboring regions.
With one of the highest concentrations of Quantum Information Sciences (QIS) research in the United States, the Pacific Northwest is uniquely positioned to address the field’s most pressing needs, from training and workforce development to cutting-edge research, commercialization, and technology transfer.
The Northwest Quantum Nexus (NQN) exists to accelerate discovery and innovation in quantum technologies, with a particular focus on scalable quantum computing for clean energy, quantum algorithms, and materials for QIS. We are committed to attracting and retaining world-class talent, securing funding, and fostering industrial investment to strengthen the Pacific Northwest’s position as a global leader in quantum science.
We envision the Pacific Northwest as a center of geographic and intellectual gravity for quantum innovation, a place where cutting-edge research, strong partnerships, and an exceptional talent pool converge to shape the quantum economy and deliver meaningful societal and economic impact.
The NQN was founded as a coalition of research institutions, companies, universities, and national laboratories across the Pacific Northwest and neighboring regions.
Recognizing the area’s high concentration of Quantum Information Sciences (QIS) research, the NQN set out to:
Over time, our network has expanded to include academic leaders, global technology companies, and specialized research centers, all united by a shared commitment to advancing QIS.
The NQN was founded as a coalition of research institutions, companies, universities, and national laboratories across the Pacific Northwest and neighboring regions.
Recognizing the area’s high concentration of Quantum Information Sciences (QIS) research, the NQN set out to:
Over time, our network has expanded to include academic leaders, global technology companies, and specialized research centers, all united by a shared commitment to advancing QIS.
Our Steering Committee provides strategic direction, ensures alignment with the NQN mission, and fosters collaboration across sectors. Comprised of leaders from partner organizations, the committee shapes research priorities, outreach strategies, and workforce development programs.
Collaborative projects, workshops, and knowledge exchange accelerate the timeline from discovery to real-world applications and cultivate the future quantum workforce.
Support startup incubation, spin-offs, and commercialization of quantum-enabled products and practices.
Collaborative projects, workshops, and knowledge exchange accelerate the timeline from discovery to real-world applications and cultivate the future quantum workforce.
Collaborative projects, workshops, and knowledge exchange accelerate the timeline from discovery to real-world applications and cultivate the future quantum workforce.
