University of Maryland

University of Maryland is a public research university founded in 1856, located in College Park, Maryland. UMD hosts Joint Quantum Institute (JQI) and Joint Center for Quantum Information and Computer Science (QuICS) conducting world-class quantum research. The university advances ion trap quantum computing quantum algorithms quantum networks and quantum technologies. UMD has produced quantum technology spinouts including IonQ. The university serves quantum research community through fundamental quantum research quantum education and technology transfer. UMD contributes to USA quantum technology leadership through breakthrough quantum research and quantum technology commercialization positioning Maryland as quantum technology hub.