The Quantum Economic Development Consortium (QED-C), established by NIST and SRI International in 2019, plays a crucial role in advancing U.S. leadership in quantum information science and technology. NIST’s mission to promote U.S. innovation and industrial competitiveness aligns with the QED-C’s goals of accelerating quantum R&D, workforce development, and standards development.
Key points:
– NIST leads the QED-C, which includes industry, academia, and government partners
– The consortium focuses on critical areas like quantum computing, sensing, and networking
– NIST is developing post-quantum cryptography standards to secure communications against quantum threats
– The QED-C helps NIST understand industry needs and challenges, particularly in manufacturing and supply chain issues
– NIST’s broad research portfolio and partnerships with quantum companies support the development of key technologies
The QED-C is vital to NIST’s efforts to ensure U.S. leadership in quantum technologies, with ongoing projects in cryogenics, control electronics, and photonics. As the quantum industry grows, NIST and the QED-C will continue to address technical challenges and support the development of a robust quantum ecosystem.
Source: https://www.nist.gov/speech-testimony/quantum-economic-development-consortium-qed-c
Keywords: technology, quantum, computing, algorithm, cryptography, communication, network, standard, measurement, metrology
