2025 World Quantum Day at CU Boulder
2025 World Quantum Day at CU Boulder

is an annual celebration promoting public awareness and understanding of quantum science and technology around the world.
#WorldQuantumDay invites scientists, engineers, educators, communicators, entrepreneurs, technologists, historians, philosophers, artists, students and others to learn, share and explore the world of opportunity offered by quantum science and technology.

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CU Boulder Quantum Advances
A Legacy to Shape the Quantum Future
- Prominent at the top of US News and World Report program rankings forÌýatomic, molecular and optical (AMO) physics, quantum physicsÌýand condensed matter physics
- JILA—a joint Institute between CU Boulder and NIST—boasts four Nobel Prize winners and consistently produces quantum research breakthroughs
From Quantum Innovation to Real-World Impact
- AÌýcontinuous pipeline of top quantum talentÌýhelps Colorado leadÌýthe nation in quantum and quantum-enabling companies
- Innovations from CU Boulder labs haveÌýresulted in the emergence ofÌýinfluential quantum computing companies such as Infleqtion, Quantinuum and Atom Computing
A Tight-Knit Quantum Research Community
- Boulder and the Front Range are home to a globally recognized concentration of quantum scientists, engineers, students and technology experts
- This deeply networked, collaborative culture leadsÌýto mutual learning, advancement and opportunities extending from basic scientific research to practical applications
Explore Quantum Research & Innovation at CU Boulder
At the heart of Colorado's growing quantum ecosystem
- Celebrating World Quantum Day at the Colorado Capitol
- Second round of quantum seed grants awarded to drive innovation and impact
- New quantum incubator in Boulder to propel innovations for real-world impact
- CU Boulder releases quantum workforce roadmap for economy's next big thing
- CU Boulder, Elevate Quantum partners ready for $127M regional quantum boost
- CU Boulder wins $20M to lead National Quantum Nanofab facility
- Governor Polis signs bill strengthening quantum in Colorado
Quantum research and innovation: Real-world impact
- New sensor can take any gas and tell you what's in it
- Spinout LongPath Technologies to expand methane detection with $162M DOE loan
- Protecting our data from quantum hackers
- New laser-based breathalyzer sniffs out COVID, other diseases in real-time
- An infrared telescope that spans the globe? New grant may make it possible
- Colorado's quantum revolution turning state into new Silicon Valley
CU Boulder quantum science and technology leaders
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