Montana State University receives $31.5M for quantum research
Montana State University’s Quantum Collaborative Research and Education facility, or QCORE, was awarded a $31.5 million contract with the Air Force Research Laboratory.
The funding, announced by the university on Tuesday, is intended to advance novel research in quantum applications and development of quantum materials, sensors, devices and network systems.
Jayne Morrow, the facility’s CEO, said in a press release that students from a broad array of academic backgrounds, from engineering to art, will benefit from the funding. Krishna Rupavatharam, QCORE’s chief technology officer, said the additional support will allow students with hands-on lab experience.
“It opens doors for them to establish career paths with diverse emerging and established industry sectors, including the photonics, vacuum technology, cryogenics and materials industries located in Montana,” Rupavatharam said in the release.
The funding is expected also to shorten the time it takes for the institution to commercialize products in the fields of networking and commuications.
