IonQ expands University of Maryland partnership with $7.5 million deal

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IonQ and University of Maryland Expand QLab Collaboration to Advance Quantum Networking and Research

April 13, 2026 5:17 PM EDT

$7.5 million agreement advances UMD quantum networking leadership with new quantum memory node

COLLEGE PARK, MD--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- IonQ (NYSE: IONQ), the leading quantum platform company, and the University of Maryland (UMD) today announced a multi-year expansion of their partnership through the National Quantum Laboratory (QLab), extending their joint efforts in quantum computing, quantum networking, and workforce development.

This latest agreement, totaling $7.5 million and supported by funding from the State of Marylands Capital of Quantum Initiative via the University of Maryland Economic Development Corporation (UMEC), builds on the strategic partnership... More