Chattanooga Quantum Collaborative

IonQ, a Maryland-based quantum computing and software company partnering with EPB, has opened an office in Chattanooga with plans to grow. timesfreepress.com/news/2026/mar/…

Nashville ♥️ Austin was a hit! Our SXSW backyard brunch, in partnership with imogene + willie and Hattie B’s, gave attendees the chance to toast the creative minds, bold thinkers, game-changers, and fearless innovators shaping the future.

Opportunities to plug into TN’s quantum + emerging tech scene just keep coming! Last week: Chattanooga + @thecompanylab @UTChattanooga, then #SXSW Next up: @VanderbiltU Quantum Forum (Apr 9) @MTSU Tech Vision 2026 (Apr 10) Details 👇🏽 bit.ly/4lErfyA bit.ly/4uDwceW

Day 2 at #TNhouse was a celebration of innovation and culture from Chattanooga to Nashville! 📸: Jim Stone Photography

It’s finally time for the Tennessee House at #SXSW !!⁠ The Tennessee House at Electric Shuffle is open to both SXSW badgeholders and non-badgeholders, so don’t worry, you still have time to save your spot. Register to attend each day at tn.house/register

Chattanooga/Hamilton County educators: Our region was selected as 1 of 20 national cohorts for the 2026 Quantum, Computing, Mathematics & Physics Camp (QCaMP) led by @SandiaLabs June 22–26 $500 stipend + $500 classroom implementation stipend thanks to @NSF Local cohort sessions at @UTChattanooga No quantum experience required, just curiosity! Interest form deadline: April 10 Learn more: bit.ly/4lyaNjl Know someone who would be a good fit? Encourage them to apply! Thanks @EPB_Chattanooga, @QSAcenter @BerkeleyLab

Check out the latest Quantum Connect Newsletter to learn about efforts in workforce and innovation pipeline efforts bit.ly/4sDxYv2

Inside Tennessee’s Growing Quantum Ecosystem and its Federal Impact thequantuminsider.com/2026/03/06/ten…

If you’re in Chattanooga on Thurs, Feb 26, stop by @UTChattanooga for the latest in their Colloquium Series featuring Dr. Rahul Soni. ⚛️ 4:00 PM EST 📍 UTC Library, Room 435 Free & open to all (space is limited). More info 👇 bit.ly/4aAviqm

Chattanooga’s momentum continues with @EPB_Chattanooga's quantum network, a quantum computer coming online, the @UTChattanooga Quantum Center, @VanderbiltU partnerships, and coordinated workforce + economic development efforts.

An exciting moment nationally and a reminder that ecosystem building is a long game. Infrastructure, talent, partnership, and alignment. That’s how emerging tech moves from promise to impact. #Quantum #Innovation

Ecosystem development programs are strongest when they align with state and regional commitment. In Tennessee, Gov. Bill Lee’s $20M investment signals clear long-term intent to build capacity around quantum and related technologies. Layered investment accelerates maturity.

As quantum systems move closer to deployment, shared fabrication facilities, testbeds, and applied research environments become essential. Breakthroughs are exciting and infrastructure is what makes them durable. Federal and state investment are key.

Breaking today: the National Science Foundation is launching a $100M National Quantum & Nanotechnology Infrastructure program to build open-access research facilities across the U.S. Big move for the maturation phase of quantum. bit.ly/4tBWazc

Don’t miss the first in @thecompanylab's Quantum in Action Series on Thursday, March 12. One big question: How does quantum research turn into real-world economic impact? Join us over lunch (provided!) to hear from leaders in quantum, business, entrepreneurship & tech! Register here 👇🏽bit.ly/4rKimFy @cebrock

Public investment helps so much when new tech is still evolving. Appreciate TN including quantum in its proposed budget +look forward to learning and collaborating with partners across Tennessee as this work unfolds! bit.ly/46j9fmS

Encouraged by the broad, cross-sector support behind the National Quantum Initiative reauthorization spanning Congress, industry, and the quantum community. Grateful for the leadership! bit.ly/4pzSUB1 @SenatorLujan @MarshaBlackburn @The_QEDC

Excited to join the conversation at #CES2026 about talent development in emerging tech! If you'll be at CES, let's connect! bit.ly/3LgVC0j @JoinBuildwithin

ICYMI our latest Quantum Connect went out last week. Big announcements, ecosystem updates, and a conversation with @TVAnews's Jeremy Fisher we really enjoyed spending time with! Check it out here bit.ly/493OJXV