Infleqtion has opened the Colorado Quantum Innovation Center (CQIC) and announced plans to conduct a field test of its quantum gravity gradiometry (QGG) technology in Colorado in 2027. The developments connect the company’s global headquarters and anchor facility in the region with a planned demonstration of quantum sensing intended to advance U.S. critical minerals security.
The grand opening coincides with growing recognition of the Boulder–Louisville–Broomfield corridor as “America’s Quantum Peak,” recognizing the region’s concentration of quantum research, talent, and industry. The company said the Colorado Quantum Innovation Center will serve as its global headquarters and anchor facility in the region, supporting work across quantum computing and quantum sensing, including deployments with the U.S. Department of War, NASA, and the UK Royal Navy. The opening reflects the broader shift underway in the quantum industry, from scientific discovery toward industrial deployment at scale.
“Colorado is leading America’s quantum future, and Infleqtion’s new Quantum Innovation Center is further proof that our growing technology sector draws more businesses to our state and strengthens our economy,” said Governor Jared Polis.
“Quantum is no longer a future technology, it’s becoming foundational to national security, scientific discovery, advanced sensing and space systems,” said Matt Kinsella, CEO at Infleqtion. “Neutral-atom technology was born out of research happening right here in Colorado, and it’s fueling a new generation of jobs, companies and breakthroughs. We see our new headquarters as both a reflection of our roots in Colorado and a convening point for the quantum ecosystem, including our partners across industry, national laboratories, research institutions and academia.”
“Colorado is the epicenter of America’s quantum future, and Infleqtion’s new Quantum Innovation Center is proof of what’s possible when we invest in research, talent, and industry together,” said Rep. Brittany Pettersen (CO-07). “From our national laboratories to our universities to companies like Infleqtion, Colorado is building the ecosystem the quantum industry needs to thrive.”
The company celebrated the opening at an event featuring remarks from Colorado Governor Jared Polis, U.S. Rep. Brittany Pettersen and Louisville Mayor Chris Leh, alongside CU Boulder Chancellor Justin Schwartz, Elevate Quantum CEO Jessi Olsen, Infleqtion CEO Matt Kinsella and Infleqtion founder Dana Anderson. The ribbon-cutting also included participation by representatives from the offices of U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper and Michael Bennet and U.S. Rep. Joe Neguse; members of the Louisville City Council; leadership from Elevate Quantum; Infleqtion employees; and leaders of the local quantum community.
The Boulder–Louisville–Broomfield corridor is home to more than 30 quantum companies and an ecosystem spanning industry, national laboratories, research institutions, and academia. The region’s roots trace to JILA, a joint institute of the University of Colorado Boulder and the National Institute of Standards and Technology founded in 1962, which has produced four Nobel Prize-winning physicists whose work laid the foundation for modern quantum science. Elevate Quantum, the federally designated Tech Hub for the region, anchors a broader consortium of more than 100 organizations across Colorado and the Mountain West.
Infleqtion to test quantum sensing in Colorado to advance U.S. critical minerals security
During the grand opening of the Colorado Quantum Innovation Center, Infleqtion also announced plans to conduct a field test of its quantum gravity gradiometry technology in Colorado in 2027. The company said the test is expected to demonstrate a new approach to understanding what lies beneath the surface and help strengthen America’s critical-minerals supply chain.
Critical minerals are essential to U.S. defense systems, advanced manufacturing, energy infrastructure, and emerging technologies, yet discovering and developing domestic resources remains costly, time-intensive, and uncertain.
“America cannot secure the supply chains it cannot see,” said Matt Kinsella, CEO of Infleqtion. “The first step toward mineral independence is knowing what you actually have. In Colorado, we plan to demonstrate how quantum sensing can provide better subsurface intelligence earlier in the exploration process—helping identify promising geological structures and prioritize where further exploration and drilling should occur.”
The planned field test builds on Infleqtion’s support for the Quantum-Enhanced Critical Minerals Mapping Act of 2026 (H.R. 9646), introduced by Rep. Hurd. The legislation would direct the U.S. Geological Survey to incorporate quantum gravity gradiometry into its Earth Mapping Resources Initiative. Kinsella testified before the House Committee on Natural Resources in July in support of the legislation.
The federal government is placing greater emphasis on critical-minerals independence, supported by recent administration actions to call for accelerating federal planning for the use of quantum sensing technologies.
“America should not have to rely on foreign countries for the critical minerals we need for our economy and national security,” said Congressman Jeff Hurd. “That is why I introduced the Quantum-Enhanced Critical Minerals Mapping Act, to put cutting-edge American technology to work helping us better understand the resources we have here at home. I am glad to see Infleqtion testing this technology in Colorado, and especially pleased that they are looking at potential sites in the Third District. Colorado has long been a leader in both natural resources and innovation, and this is a great example of bringing the two together.”
QGG technology measures extremely small variations in Earth’s gravitational field. Those measurements can reveal differences in underground density and geological structure that may otherwise be difficult to characterize from the surface. Used alongside existing geological and geophysical methods, QGG has the potential to help exploration teams narrow search areas and make more informed decisions before undertaking costly and invasive drilling.
Infleqtion’s quantum sensing technologies are currently being advanced through programs with the U.S. Department of War, NASA, and the UK Royal Navy.
Infleqtion is evaluating several potential field-test locations within Colorado’s Third Congressional District, represented by Rep. Jeff Hurd. Additional details on the Colorado field test, including final site selection and timing, are expected to be announced as the program progresses.
