White House Executive Order on Quantum Innovation
6 hours ago
- #Quantum Technology
- #National Security
- #Innovation Policy
- The order aims to solidify U.S. leadership in quantum information science and technology (QIST) to drive innovation, economic growth, job creation, and national security.
- It updates the National Quantum Strategy within 180 days, with agencies aligning policies within 30 days of the update to support commercialization and deployment.
- Establishes the QC-ADDS Effort to develop a quantum computer for scientific discovery, with specifications identified within 90 days and potential private partnerships explored within 180 days.
- Prioritizes quantum sensor projects by September 30, 2028, and requires 5-year plans for quantum sensing and networking from agencies like Commerce, Energy, NSF, and NASA.
- Strengthens domestic quantum supply chains by analyzing them, encouraging private-sector partnerships, and increasing access to foundry resources and user facilities.
- Protects quantum technology through enhanced security controls and expanding the Quantum Counterintelligence Protection Team to counter adversarial threats.
- Develops a government-wide QIST workforce strategy within 90 days, tracks labor statistics, and expands training opportunities and institutes.
- Engages international partners to ensure market access, secure supply chains, prevent technology acquisition by adversaries, and align research and export policies.
- Requires periodic reports on various actions, with deadlines ranging from 60 days to 1 year, to monitor progress and compliance.
- Specifies that the order does not create enforceable rights, is subject to appropriations, and publication costs are borne by the Department of Energy.