The US government is spending $2 billion on quantum computing, while taking stock in the companies it funds
TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. TL;DR: The US government is taking a more hands-on role in shaping the future of quantum computing, committing billions of dollars in funding while also taking ownership stakes across a group of emerging and established players. The Commerce Department said it plans to distribute about $2 billion to nine quantum computing companies, structuring the deals to include minority equity positions.
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- ▪TL;DR: The US government is taking a more hands-on role in shaping the future of quantum computing, committing billions of dollars in funding while also taking ownership stakes across a group of emerging and established players.
- ▪The Commerce Department said it plans to distribute about $2 billion to nine quantum computing companies, structuring the deals to include minority equity positions.
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Hardware Science united states quantum computing The US government is spending $2 billion on quantum computing, while taking stock in the companies it funds IBM gets $1 billion, with the rest spread across eight firms under the Chips Act By Skye Jacobs May 22, 2026, 11:05 10 comments Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. TL;DR: The US government is taking a more hands-on role in shaping the future of quantum computing, committing billions of dollars in funding while also taking ownership stakes across a group of emerging and established players. The Commerce Department said it plans to distribute about $2 billion to nine quantum computing companies, structuring the deals to include minority equity positions.
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