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US President Donald Trump (C) speaks before signing executive orders in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on June 22, 2026. President Trump signed two orders on quantum computing with Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Genesis Mission Lead Darío Gil among those in attendance. (Photo by Mandel NGAN / AFP via Getty Images)

Energy Department launches Quantum Genesis initiative following Trump orders

The three main priorities of the project include a competition to develop systems, a supercomputing facility for engineers and targeted research to advance scientific use cases.

Jun 23, 2026 By Lindsey Wilkinson

A sign marks the entrance to the Department of Commerce headquarters building on April 30, 2025, in Washington, D.C. (Photo by J. David Ake/Getty Images)

Commerce announces $2 billion in quantum computing incentives for nine companies

Awardees IBM and GlobalFoundries announced new business ventures as a result of the expected infusion of federal dollars.

May 21, 2026 By Madison Alder