The government of New Mexico and of the City of Albuquerque are backing the expansion of Quantinuum further establishing Albuquerque as a national hub in quantum technology and advanced research.
The city and state will each contribute $750,000 through their Local Economic Development Act funds for a combined investment of $1.5 million to support Quantinuum’s new research and development hub in Albuquerque.
Quantinuum develops quantum computers and the software needed to operate them. Its technology could eventually transform industries like healthcare, finance and AI by making breakthroughs that aren’t possible with today’s computing power.
In 2025, the Colorado-based company established its footprint in Albuquerque after securing a 6,000-square-foot facility near Balloon Fiesta Park.
Now, Quantinuum is ready to expand its New Mexico operations even further with plans to create dozens of careers for highly skilled individuals that the city and state estimate could generate substantial economic impact over the next decade.
“Quantinuum’s expansion reflects the momentum we’ve created by investing in world-class research, growing our innovation economy and creating high-paying careers that will keep New Mexico at the forefront of one of the world’s most transformative industries ,” said Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham.
Jennifer Strabley, corporate VP and general manager of the compute platforms group at Quantinuum, said New Mexico offers a rich ecosystem that is not only valuable for Quantinuum to advance its own quantum computing technology but also to help bolster US competitiveness in quantum computing on a global scale.
“Integrated photonics R&D is a critical part of our technology roadmap and we’re building out this crucial capability right here in Albuquerque,” said Strabley.
New Mexico is establishing itself as a national quantum technology hub with investments of over $450 million in research, startup infrastructure, and partnerships with leading organizations like DARPA, Sandia National Laboratories, Los Alamos National Laboratory, and private industry.
“We’re building an ecosystem where groundbreaking technologies can move from the lab to the marketplace while creating lasting economic opportunity for New Mexicans,” said Rob Black, Secretary of Economic Development New Mexico.
The new facility will support ongoing research and development in integrated photonics, a critical technology for the next generation of Quantinuum’s trapped-ion quantum computing platform.
“This investment will bring rewarding careers, strengthen our leadership in quantum science, and attract and retain world-class talent,” said Mayor Tim Keller.
The new facility will be located at 5501 Wilshire in Albuquerque, where a previously vacant building will house advanced laboratories and offices.
