QuantumCT Selected as NSF Regional Innovation Engines Semifinalist

The National Science Foundation (NSF) announced this summer that QuantumCT has been selected as a semifinalist in its highly competitive NSF Regional Innovation Engines (NSF Engines) program. QuantumCT is one of only 29 teams selected nationwide to advance to the next stage of the competition.

QuantumCT’s proposal outlines a robust strategy to build a statewide innovation engine focused on accelerating quantum technologies and supporting long-term U.S. competitiveness in a field that is expected to reshape computing, secure communications, materials science, and more.

“This is a highly competitive process, and today’s announcement is a testament to the strength of our team, the depth of our statewide partnerships, and the quality of our proposal,” said Dr. Albert M. Green, President and CEO of QuantumCT. “With strong industry support across Connecticut’s innovation ecosystem, we are well positioned to lead in the development of a quantum economy that delivers national impact.”

QuantumCT’s proposal is backed by a growing coalition of partners spanning research institutions, private industry, government agencies, workforce boards, and community organizations across the state. This collective effort aims to ensure that Connecticut becomes a national model for technology-led growth.

The NSF Engines program is one of the most ambitious investments in place-based innovation in U.S. history. Designed to drive economic, societal, and technological progress across the country, the program provides up to 10 years of funding to each selected regional engine, with the goal of creating self-sustaining innovation ecosystems.

QuantumCT’s selection positions Connecticut as a national leader in quantum innovation — and marks an important milestone in its journey to build a more resilient, technology-driven economy.

The U.S. National Science Foundation is an independent federal agency that supports science and engineering in all 50 states and U.S. territories.

NSF was established in 1950 by Congress to: Promote the progress of science; Advance the national health, prosperity and welfare; and Secure the national defense.

QuantumCT's efforts include support for expanding research, engaging industry in applications of quantum technologies that will provide companies with a competitive edge in the marketplace, and building a robust pipeline of new talent prepared to step into the opportunities offered by a quantum economy.