Quantum Machines to Establish Flagship Hub at the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park
Quantum Machines to Establish Flagship Hub at the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park
Synopsis- Quantum Machines will establish a flagship quantum-control hub at Illinois’ dedicated quantum and microelectronics park.
- The initiative focuses on hardware–control co-design to support scalable, fault-tolerant quantum computing.
- The move strengthens Illinois’ quantum ecosystem across research, workforce development, and commercialization.
Quantum Machines will establish a flagship hub at the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (IQMP), following an announcement by the Park and the Illinois Economic Development Corporation, according to a report distributed by PR Newswire. The new collaboration will create a quantum-control–enabled center designed to accelerate and scale fault-tolerant quantum computing through advanced hardware and software integration.
Quantum Machines, described as the leading provider of hybrid control solutions, will operate a state-of-the-art laboratory at the IQMP focused on research and development using a hardware-control co-design approach. The work will aim to align quantum processors, classical infrastructure, and control software into a unified system architecture. While the Park remains under development, Quantum Machines will be based at the IQMP’s On-Ramp facilities in Chicago. The On-Ramp is supported by grant funding from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.
“Illinois is building the future of quantum technology, and Quantum Machines’ decision to establish a presence at the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park is further proof that our state is the premier destination for next-generation innovation,” said Illinois Governor JB Pritzker. “Quantum Machines is a global leader in quantum control technology, providing the critical systems that enable quantum computers to operate at scale. They will join a growing roster of companies that will be housed at the IQMP and strengthen Illinois’ position as a global leader in this cutting-edge industry.”
Quantum Machines’ platform supports any type of quantum processor, and more than half of the companies currently developing quantum computers rely on its technology. By harmonizing quantum and classical operations, the company’s hybrid control approach optimizes performance across both hardware and software. Its most advanced controller, OPX1000, will be hosted at the Park, deploying systems comprised of superconducting and spin qubits.
“This collaboration forms part of an ongoing commitment from Quantum Machines to support the regional quantum ecosystem that offers access to world-leading technologies,” said Itamar Sivan, CEO and Co-founder of Quantum Machines. “We are proud to work with the IQMP, which attracts the brightest minds in industry and research, and to continue to grow our collaborations with leading national projects, where our advanced hybrid control solutions will enable the next-generation quantum infrastructure, leveraging classical computing resources at scale.”
Quantum Machines also maintains an existing partnership with Diraq, a future tenant at the IQMP, focused on scaling silicon-based quantum computers.
“The majority of companies developing quantum computers today utilize Quantum Machines’ technology for their systems, and we are incredibly excited to welcome them as an IQMP tenant,” said Harley Johnson, Executive Director and CEO of the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park. “Quantum Machines’ hybrid control solutions will be an asset to the companies, researchers, and innovators who will be driving discovery on Chicago’s South Side, and we are thrilled they’ve chosen to join the IQMP.”
In parallel with its technical work, Quantum Machines is partnering with the IQMP, the Illinois Economic Development Corporation, the Chicago Quantum Exchange, and other ecosystem stakeholders on workforce development initiatives aimed at expanding Illinois’ quantum talent pipeline. The company has also selected Chicago as the host city for the 2026 Adaptive Quantum Circuits (AQC) conference, an annual event that brings together Nobel Prize–winning researchers and leading quantum companies.
“Quantum Machines’ decision to join the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park underscores Illinois’ strong leadership in the quantum sector,” said Kristin Richards, Director of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. “The State is building the infrastructure and partnerships needed to support innovation, create jobs, and ensure Illinois remains a global leader in quantum technologies.”
The IQMP On-Ramp enables future Park tenants to tap into Chicago’s quantum ecosystem ahead of the Park’s completion by operating out of a local innovation facility. Quantum Machines will occupy a portion of the space, which includes more than 2,000 square feet of facilities and specialized equipment for quantum research, including cryostats, control electronics, lasers, and optical tables, along with technical and programmatic support.
“We are thrilled to welcome a pioneering company like Quantum Machines to Illinois and look forward to the work we can do together to support our mutual goal of advancing quantum technologies,” said Preeti Chalsani, Chief Quantum Officer at the Illinois Economic Development Corporation. “Quantum Machines’ decision to locate here confirms that Illinois provides quantum innovators the resources, network, and talent to grow and to scale.”
The Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park broke ground in Fall 2025. The 128-acre development is designed to provide infrastructure and resources to support the development and commercialization of quantum technologies across hardware, software, and applications, including work toward the world’s first fault-tolerant quantum computers.
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About Quantum Machines
Quantum Machines (QM) is a global leading provider of quantum control solutions, driving the advancement of quantum computing through its hybrid control approach. By harmonizing quantum and classical operations, hybrid control eliminates friction and optimizes performance across hardware and software, enabling researchers and builders to iterate at speed, resolve setbacks, and bring visionary ideas to life. Its platform supports any type of quantum processor, empowering the industry to scale systems, accelerate breakthroughs, and push technological boundaries that were previously impossible.
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