Statewide commitments exceed $1 billion as QuantumCT launches new deep-tech hub in New Haven
HARTFORD, CT — Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont has announced a major investment to expand the state’s quantum research, talent development, and innovation capacity—positioning Connecticut as a national leader in next-generation technologies. The state will allocate $121 million to QuantumCT, a statewide coordinating organization advancing quantum innovation across academia, industry, and government.
The investment is part of more than $1 billion in combined commitments from the State of Connecticut, Yale University, and the University of Connecticut, building research infrastructure, commercialization pathways, and workforce pipelines to strengthen the state’s role in the rapidly growing quantum economy.
“Connecticut is at the forefront of quantum technologies, due to the pioneering research conducted at our academic institutions and a culture of innovation that thrives in the state,” said Governor Ned Lamont. “For generations, Connecticut has built some of the world’s most advanced and life-saving technologies. Through quantum innovation, we can continue that legacy while leading in critical industries like cybersecurity, advanced computing, aerospace, and life sciences.”
New QuantumCT Incubator to Drive Deep-Tech Commercialization
State funding will help launch the new QuantumCT Incubator in New Haven, a first-of-its-kind facility combining coworking, laboratory space, prototyping resources, quantum testing environments, and onsite technical expertise. The hub is designed to accelerate product development and serve startups and industry partners developing quantum applications.
“This investment allows Connecticut to stand up world-class research capacity—not someday, but now,” said Albert M. Green, president and CEO of QuantumCT. “The incubator will position Connecticut as a destination for deep-tech experimentation and breakthrough development.”
Partnerships Fueling Innovation and Workforce Growth
QuantumCT was established through a collaboration between Yale University and the University of Connecticut (UConn) in alignment with the National Science Foundation’s Regional Innovation Engines program. Both universities are expanding research facilities to support quantum advancements:
- UConn recently opened new clean-room laboratories and the “Science 1” facility to support quantum materials research.
- Yale is investing more than 600,000 sq. ft. into a new science and engineering complex supporting quantum science, engineering, instrumentation, and the Yale Quantum Institute.
“Innovation is in Connecticut’s DNA,” said Daniel O’Keefe, Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development. “This level of investment will create thousands of high-skill, high-wage jobs and fuels long-term growth in sectors where Connecticut excels: bioscience, advanced manufacturing, and financial services.”
A Legacy of Quantum Breakthroughs
Connecticut’s leadership builds on decades of globally influential research led by Yale professors who pioneered circuit quantum electrodynamics (cQED) and the transmon qubit—fundamental technologies now used by IBM, Google, and quantum startups worldwide. Yale Professor Michel Devoret, a leader in the field, was recently awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics.
“Our collective investments represent a forward-looking commitment to Connecticut’s leadership in innovation,” said Michael Crair, vice provost for research at Yale University. “These resources will train the next generation of scientists and spark new businesses that will benefit communities statewide.”
Strengthening Community Impact and Talent Pipelines
Connecticut’s strategy includes workforce development programs spanning K-12 STEM, higher education, and advanced technical training to prepare future engineers, researchers, and quantum-ready professionals.
“The future of Connecticut’s workforce depends on our ability to embrace quantum and expand critical skillsets across education and industry,” said Pamir Alpay, UConn interim provost. “Together with the state, Yale, and our partners, UConn is helping build a truly statewide quantum ecosystem.”
Driving the Next Era of U.S. Innovation
By integrating research, commercialization, and workforce development, Connecticut is positioning itself as a premier destination for companies seeking to scale quantum-driven technologies in aerospace and defense, financial services, cybersecurity, biotechnology, and advanced manufacturing.
With coordinated state and institutional commitments now exceeding $1 billion, Connecticut is charting a path for long-term economic development driven by breakthrough science and next-generation technology.
