The DOE Quantum Genesis Q Competition
The DOE Quantum Genesis Q Competition seeks proposals from U.S. companies to accelerate the development of the world’s first fault-tolerant, scientifically relevant quantum computer for national research and innovation.
Funder: Office of Science
Due Dates: October 19, 2026: Submission Deadline for Applications
Funding Amounts: Up to $200M per award; total program funding $215M; 10 anticipated awards; milestone-based payments.
Summary: Supports milestone-driven R&D by domestic commercial entities to deliver the first fault-tolerant, scientifically relevant quantum computer for DOE mission applications.
Description
The Department of Energy (DOE) Quantum Genesis Q Competition is a milestone-based funding opportunity aimed at accelerating the development and deployment of the world’s first fault-tolerant, scientifically relevant quantum computing (SRQC) platform for research and development. This competition serves as a foundational step in the broader Genesis Mission, advancing computational power for the nation and scientific discovery. The program seeks technically viable proposals from domestic commercial entities capable of delivering a full-stack quantum computing solution, with the goal of building a first-generation SRQC that can address DOE mission-relevant scientific workflows. The competition is designed to incentivize rapid progress through a series of defined milestones, with significant payments for achieving prototype and first-generation system demonstrations.
