Brian Darmody

University of Maryland students are racing to build a spacecraft to study an asteroid that will pass closer to Earth than some of the satellites currently orbiting the plant. wtop.com/maryland/2026/…

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Opportunity Zones Grow From 'Teenager To Adulthood,' But Are Still In The Awkward Phase bisnow.com/national/news/…

Congratulations to @bdarmody on being inducted into the Maryland Economic Development Association Hall of Fame. This recognition highlights Brian’s leadership, impact, & long-standing contributions to advancing economic development across Maryland & beyond youtube.com/watch?v=0-EeMl…

Share your expertise at AURP’s 2026 International Conference in Texas. We’re seeking subject matter experts in innovation, policy, workforce, and more. 🗓 Submission Deadline: May 1 🔗 Learn more: aurp.org/education/inte… #AURP2026 #SubjectMatterExperts #buildingtheAURPnetwork

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Georgia Tech, The Coca-Cola Company Finalizing Agreement on North Avenue Property | News Center news.gatech.edu/news/2026/04/1…

Announcing a multi-year expansion of our partnership with @UofMaryland QLab - deepening our integration with UMD researchers and students, and positioning QLab as a leading testbed for next-gen quantum tech. Learn more: ionq.com/news/ionq-and-… #WorldQuantumDay

Space Industry Campus Location North Of Austin Being Finalized bisnow.com/austin-san-ant…

Full video just dropped for $IONQ's session at the Texas Quantum Economy Conference, where we were the headliner Only 62 views at the moment - go check it out: youtube.com/watch?v=F0T3HP… Here are some of the most interesting tidbits:

$IonQ 🚨Weekly Recap April 4-10.🚨 A Dell veteran joined. A 2011 napkin went public. A new customer signed. A $48.9M SDA award landed. A CEO in Riyadh. The NYSE Closing Bell next. Nine signals. One machine. Thread 🧵👇 #IonQ #QuantumComputing

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We entered into a strategic agreement with @IonQ_Inc, furthering our efforts to enable broad quantum advantage. horizonquantum.com/resources/news… By purchasing one of IonQ’s 256-qubit trapped-ion systems, we aim to expand the capabilities of our hardware testbed with a second modality.

IQM Announces 1st US Quantum Technology Center in the University of Maryland’s Discovery District - hpcwire.com/off-the-wire/i…

Share your expertise at AURP’s 2026 International Conference in Texas. We’re seeking subject matter experts in innovation, policy, workforce, and more. 🗓 Submission Deadline: May 1 🔗 Learn more: aurp.org/education/inte… #AURP2026 #SubjectMatterExperts #buildingtheAURPnetwork

$IonQ 🚨Maryland just signed its $70.8B state budget into law. Embedded in it: $20M for @IonQ_Inc new headquarters part of a $50M multiyear state commitment.🚨 The specs: → 100,000 sq ft facility → College Park’s Discovery District research park 150 acres → Capacity: 250 employees (vs. 100+ today) → Includes data center, laboratories, offices → Construction start targeted: 2027 Governor Wes Moore’s framing: Maryland as the “Capital of Quantum.” The budget also sets aside tens of millions in additional quantum initiatives across the state. Context worth adding: $IONQ generated $130M in revenue in 2025 up 202% year-over-year. The company now employs 1,100+ people, largely through its acquisition spree funded by $3B+ in stock raises in 2025. A state betting $50M on one quantum company doesn’t happen without conviction on both sides. 🔗 bizjournals.com/washington/new… Source: Washington Business Journal, April 8, 2026 $IONQ #IonQ #QuantumComputing

Maryland and Montgomery County double down on quantum   - The MoCo Show mocoshow.com/2026/04/01/mar…

On Capitol Hill yesterday IonQ’s Chris Monroe joined policymakers like @SenTedBuddNC and industry leaders to discuss the importance of sustained investment in quantum innovation and U.S. leadership. IonQ remains committed to advancing the National Quantum Initiative and strengthening the global quantum ecosystem through strong public-private collaboration. @rpmuller #QuantumComputing #NationalQuantumInitiative #QuantumInnovation #USLeadership

Pharma Company To Build $2B Plant At Georgia Innovation Campus bisnow.com/atlanta/news/e…