General InformationQ-NEXT is a DOE National Quantum Information Science Research Center headquartered in Illinois with over 500 employees, founded in 2020 to develop quantum internet and networking infrastructure.
Funding & FinancialsFunded by the U.S. Department of Energy with $115 million in initial funding plus ongoing federal support for quantum research initiatives and center operations.
Leadership & TeamLed by scientists and directors from Argonne National Laboratory and partner institutions including University of Chicago and other national laboratories; operates as a consortium rather than traditional corporate structure.
Recent ActivityRecently advancing quantum network demonstrations, developing quantum repeater technologies, and expanding partnerships with industry partners to prototype early-stage quantum internet segments.