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Quantum Machines Plans Chicago, Illinois, Operations

02/06/2026
Hybrid control solutions provider Quantum Machines plans to establish operations in Chicago, Illinois.

The company’s new facility, located at the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park, will focus on research and development on a hardware-control co-design approach to align quantum processors, classical infrastructure, and control software.

"This collaboration forms part of an ongoing commitment from Quantum Machines to support the regional quantum ecosystem that offers access to world-leading technologies," said Itamar Sivan, CEO and Co-founder of Quantum Machines. "We are proud to work with the IQMP, which attracts the brightest minds in industry and research, and to continue to grow our collaborations with leading national projects, where our advanced hybrid control solutions will enable the next-generation quantum infrastructure, leveraging classical computing resources at scale."

Quantum Machines develops advanced hardware and software systems to control and operate quantum computers, enabling researchers, labs, and companies to accelerate breakthroughs in quantum technology. The company’s flagship Quantum Orchestration Platform (QOP) and scalable control solutions are designed to manage complex qubit operations, hybrid quantum-classical workflows, and real-time processing across diverse quantum hardware.

"Quantum Machines' decision to join the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park underscores Illinois' strong leadership in the quantum sector," noted Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Director Kristin Richards. "The State is building the infrastructure and partnerships needed to support innovation, create jobs, and ensure Illinois remains a global leader in quantum technologies."

"We are thrilled to welcome a pioneering company like Quantum Machines to Illinois and look forward to the work we can do together to support our mutual goal of advancing quantum technologies,” added Illinois EDC Chief Quantum Officer Preeti Chalsani. "Quantum Machines' decision to locate here confirms that Illinois provides quantum innovators the resources, network, and talent to grow and to scale."

"The majority of companies developing quantum computers today utilize Quantum Machines' technology for their systems, and we are incredibly excited to welcome them as an IQMP tenant," said Harley Johnson, Executive Director and CEO of the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park. "Quantum Machines' hybrid control solutions will be an asset to the companies, researchers, and innovators who will be driving discovery on Chicago's South Side, and we are thrilled they've chosen to join the IQMP."

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