About
SC Quantum creates a collaborative network to advance Quantum Information Sciences education, drive professional workforce development across industries, and foster entrepreneurship for everyone.
SC Quantum was founded in 2022 to propel the advancement of Quantum Information Science and Technology and to promote collaboration among academia, entrepreneurs, industry, and government.
SC Quantum unites brilliant minds and cutting-edge quantum technology to tackle major challenges. Quantum-powered partnerships will transform the South into a hub of extraordinary innovation. Unprecedented collaboration across South Carolina, the Southeast, and beyond will drive technical breakthroughs in healthcare, cybersecurity, education, logistics, manufacturing, finance, and energy. We're driving professional workforce development across industries and fostering entrepreneurship for all—this is only the beginning. Wanna Quantum?™
SC Quantum by the Numbers
2022
Established in South Carolina
3
pillars: Education, Entrepreneurship, and Engagement.
$15
M
Grant received from the State of South Carolina in 2023
Through our three pillars, SC Quantum creates a collaborative network to advance a learning environment for Quantum Information Sciences, professional workforce development across all industries, and entrepreneurship for all.
While others focus on hardware and software to build quantum, we focus on the peopleware.
South Carolina is strategically investing in a roadmap that includes experienced leadership in community building, collaboration, and entrepreneurship. This investment is aimed at supporting academic and industry partners in shaping the Quantum future, positioning the state as a key player in the quantum technology landscape.
Vision
A future where South Carolina offers the most dynamic and globally competitive destination for quantum discovery, education, and entrepreneurship.
