Northwest Quantum Nexus
Startup · HQ Seattle, WA · FOUNDED 2019

Northwest Quantum Nexus coordinates collaborative research, workforce development, and commercialization in quantum technologies across the Pacific Northwest region spanning Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and neighboring areas in Canada. It hosts weekly seminars, major regional events such as Northwest Quantum Day and summits, and supports joint programs in quantum computing applications for clean energy, algorithms, testbeds, devices, and materials. The coalition facilitates knowledge exchange, startup incubation, and partnerships among academia, industry, government labs, and business associations. Established in 2019 by the University of Washington, Microsoft, and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, it includes partners like Amazon Web Services, Boeing, IBM, IonQ, Micron Technology, Meta, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, and universities including Washington State University, Oregon State University, University of Oregon, and Montana State University. Current leadership features Executive Director Joseph Williams and Chief Scientist Charles Marcus, with directors for external affairs and marketing. Operations center around the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington.

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