Diraq Targets US Silicon Quantum Scale-Up with Proposed $38M CHIPS Award
The proposed award through the CHIPS program would accelerate development of U.S. infrastructure and production capabilities to manufacture and deploy silicon-based quantum processors, leveraging Diraq’s proven technologies. PALO ALTO, Calif., May 21, 2026 — Diraq today announced it has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with the U.S. Department of Commerce for up to $38 million […] The post Diraq Targets US Silicon Quantum Scale-Up with Proposed $38M CHIPS Award appeared first on HPCwire .
The US CHIPS Act funding is being progressively deployed, and quantum computing infrastructure is a priority area for strategic investment to maintain technological leadership.
This indicates a significant US government commitment to silicon-based quantum computing, specifically bolstering domestic capabilities and leveraging private sector innovation.
The financial support directly accelerates the development and manufacturing of quantum processors within the US, potentially reducing future reliance on foreign quantum technology.
- · Diraq
- · US Quantum Computing Sector
- · US Department of Commerce
- · US competitors in quantum computing
- · Companies relying on non-silicon quantum approaches
Increased investment and R&D in silicon quantum computing will lead to faster technological advancements.
The US could establish a dominant position in silicon-based quantum processor manufacturing and R&D, influencing global standards.
This could spark a global race for quantum supremacy, with other nations increasing their own strategic investments in quantum infrastructure.
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