Infleqtion has partnered with the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (IQMP) and the National Quantum Algorithms Center (NQAC) to build the first utility-scale, neutral atom quantum computer in Illinois, the US.

The $50 million project will be funded by both public and private investments over the next four years and hosted at IQMP in Chicago.

Based on Infleqtion’s Sqale platform, the system will integrate with the company’s Superstaq compiler, ultimately targeting 100 logical qubits and leveraging thousands of neutral atom qubits. As part of the project, Infleqtion will expand its workforce in Illinois, adding engineering, commercialization, and research roles in the region. The company will also move its headquarters to the state.

“Building a utility-scale quantum computer in Illinois is a pivotal step in turning decades of foundational research into transformative real-world impact,” said Fred Chong, Seymour Goodman professor of computer science, University of Chicago. “Chicago has long been a cornerstone of quantum innovation, and this project exemplifies how academic, government, and industry collaboration can accelerate progress. Neutral atom systems offer a uniquely promising path to scalability, and Infleqtion’s leadership in this space will help push the boundaries of what’s possible.”

Matthew Kinsella, CEO of Infleqtion, added: “As quantum moves to commercial deployment, capital and capability must align. Illinois is making the right investments to support long-term leadership, and we’re proud to expand our quantum computing leadership here as we build toward utility-scale and application-scale performance.”

Founded as ColdQuanta and spun out from the University of Colorado in 2007, Infleqtion develops and designs instruments and systems for quantum technology applications. The company has previously deployed its Scalable Quantum Atomic Lattice computing tEstbed (SQALE) project at the National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC) in Harwell, UK.