$32,471,912
National Science Foundation·National Science Foundation
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ACTION DATE—·SOURCEUSASPENDING·SOURCE IDASST_NON_1941583_049
Award description
NSF ENGINEERING RESEARCH CENTER FOR QUANTUM NETWORKS (CQN)
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Funds NSF Engineering Research Center developing quantum network technologies and infrastructure at University of Arizona.
Sub-sectors
quantum-computingnsf-research-instituteacademic-research
Why this matters
Quantum networks are critical emerging technology for secure communications and distributed quantum computing; U.S. leadership in quantum infrastructure is strategically vital.
Supply-chain signal
Drives demand for quantum hardware components, cryogenic systems, fiber-optic infrastructure, and specialized quantum engineering talent from suppliers and contractors.
U.S.–China competition angle
Quantum networking is key battleground in U.S.-China tech competition; this centers U.S. quantum research capability and may inform national quantum strategy.
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Period of performance
Start
2020-09-01
End
2026-08-31
Status
activein 108 days
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