22 mei 2026 · 13:18

IBM Quantum Chip Factory: $1B CHIPS Act Deal Explained

IBM is receiving one billion dollars in US government funding to build America's first dedicated quantum chip factory in New York, a move that elevates quantum computing to the same strategic tier as AI and defence. The money flows through the CHIPS and Science Act, and the geopolitical signal is unmistakable: Washington wants the entire quantum supply chain on home soil. For European policymakers, researchers, and tech professionals, this episode explains what that means, and where Europe's own quantum investment strategy falls dangerously short.