PsiQuantum Breaks Ground on Million-Qubit Quantum Computing Center in Chicago

PsiQuantum recently broke ground in Chicago's South Side, officially launching its infrastructure project aimed at building a million-qubit fault-tolerant quantum computer. This initiative is seen as a crucial milestone in achieving practical quantum computing, with the goal of supporting the execution of complex, long-cycle quantum algorithms. To verify technical feasibility, the project will first deploy a medium-scale test system and incorporate it into the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Quantum Benchmarking program to systematically evaluate its performance and stability.

The project is not being built in isolation but is deeply integrated with the overall planning of the Chicago Quantum Industrial Mile (IQMP), integrating quantum technology, microelectronics R&D, and engineering innovation resources. Partners include real estate developer Related Midwest, construction company CRG, and funding support from Blue Owl Capital. The design and construction teams are fully engaged, committed to creating a high-tech ecosystem cluster integrating R&D, manufacturing, and talent aggregation.

The selection of Chicago's South Side aims to activate the region's industrial potential, attracting top scientific research talent and upstream and downstream supply chains. Local governments highly value the project's driving role in urban development, with city, county, and state departments jointly promoting the allocation of public resources and the coordination of private capital, focusing on supporting local workforce training and educational cooperation, and promoting community economic transformation and technological employment growth. PsiQuantum CEO Jeremy O'Brien said: "Launching the largest quantum computing project in the United States to date in Chicago is the result of long-term collaboration and a shared vision, marking a substantial step towards truly practical quantum computing."