This page contains the latest Potomac Quantum Innovation Center (PQIC) program updates. Please subscribe through the PQIC landing page to receive periodic updates or to contact us. Last updated March 24, 2021.
General
Developed PQIC program framework to drive DMV quantum leadership across:
Five functional pillars (Education & Workforce, Research & Development, Market Acceleration, Policy & Standards, Funding & Marketing)
Three domain cohorts for cross-sector impact and needs-based prioritization (Life Sciences, Transportation, and Energy)
Near-term focus on work streams:
Education & Workforce Pillar
Research & Development Pillar
Policy & Standards Pillar
Life Sciences Domain Cohort
Secured initial funding
Establishing a strategy for multi-stakeholder regional funding pursuits
Steering Committee
Confirmed regional leaders to serve as PQIC Steering Committee members
Holding the 1st PQIC Steering Committee meeting on April 9
Education & Workforce Pillar
Developed the Education & Workforce program framework, consisting of quantum talent development, attraction, and retention across K-12, higher education, and the workforce
Formed the Education & Workforce Working Group, consisting of 19 members across academia, industry, civil society, and government
Conducted three Working Group meetings and broke into sub-groups:
Quantum Awareness & Engagement Sessions
Regional Assets & Capabilities Inventory (Educational Programs + Equipment / Software)
Quantum Skills Directory
Regional Education & Workforce Roadmap
Policy Pillar
Developed an initial draft of the Policy Impact program framework in collaboration with PQIC partners
Engaging policy experts and forming the Policy Impact Working Group
Research & Development Pillar
Developing an initial draft of the Research & Development program framework in collaboration with PQIC partners
Engaging technology and solution innovation experts to form the R&D Working Group
Planning for a regional shared quantum infrastructure construct
Life Sciences Domain Cohort
Engaging regional industry, academia, and Federal stakeholders to form the Life Sciences Domain Cohort
Partnerships
Conducting ongoing engagement with regional stakeholders and the wider quantum ecosystem
Coordinating with local quantum innovators and key national and regional initiatives such as the Mid-Atlantic Quantum Alliance, Quantum Start-Up Foundry, and Quantum Technology Center at UMD, Quantum Science and Engineering Center at GMU, Quantum Industry Coalition, National Quantum Literacy Network, and Quantum Economic Development Consortium (QED-C)