Elevate Quantum
Elevate Quantum is a designated U.S. Tech Hub consortium accelerating the commercialization of quantum technologies across the Mountain West. The organization provides shared-use fabrication and packaging labs, workforce development programs, and a startup ecosystem to help researchers and companies scale quantum hardware. Its 120+ member network spans national labs, universities, and industry leaders, with an established workforce pipeline already employing 3,000+ people in quantum roles.
- Artificial Intelligence
- Hardware
- Quantum Computing
- Software Only
Funding
Founders
Product
Problem
Quantum technology companies face significant barriers to commercialization, including limited access to high-cost fabrication equipment, specialized packaging facilities, and a workforce trained in quantum-specific skills. These hurdles slow the transition from academic research to scalable, market-ready products and threaten the region's competitive position in the global quantum economy.
Solution
Elevate Quantum operates a regional innovation ecosystem that provides shared-use commercial labs, advanced photonic integrated circuit fabrication, and professional packaging services for quantum hardware. The organization also runs an industry-aligned workforce collaborative that connects employers with educators to develop training programs, credentials, and curriculum. As a U.S. Department of Commerce designated Tech Hub, it unites 120+ partners across national labs, universities, and industry to accelerate the pace of quantum commercialization.
Target Audience
Primary customers are quantum hardware startups, researchers at national labs and universities, and workforce development partners seeking fabrication capacity, packaging services, and industry-aligned training programs.
Features
- Open-access commercial lab providing shared-use equipment for photonic integrated circuits and emerging quantum materials like silicon nitride, barium titanate, tantalum oxide, and thin-film lithium niobate
- Low-to-mid volume advanced packaging facility serving quantum and photonics designs with chip- and photonics-based services
- On-site characterization and testing services for rapid validation without external lab wait times
- Elevate Quantum Workforce Collaborative (EQWC) uniting employers and educators across Colorado, New Mexico, and Wyoming
- Credential-based training programs, including cryogenic technician certification through the INCLUDE-funded EQUIP program
- Partner-backed training initiatives with organizations like IBM, NVIDIA, Sandia National Labs, and multiple universities