NanoQT Expands into Maryland to Advance Quantum R&D and Commercialization in the U.S.
College Park, MD, March 5, 2025 – NanoQT US, a pioneering quantum hardware startup, has opened a new office in College Park, Maryland, to strengthen its R&D capabilities and accelerate commercialization efforts in the United States.
NanoQT’s expansion into Maryland is bolstered by a close partnership with the Quantum Startup Foundry (QSF) and financial support from the Maryland Department of Commerce’s Global Gateway Program.
In addition, NanoQT has launched a groundbreaking collaboration with Professor Mario Dagenais at the University of Maryland, College Park, focused on developing CMOS-compatible Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) for integration into its cavity QED systems. This collaboration is funded through the Maryland Industrial Partnerships (MIPS) program. NanoQT aims to broaden its collaborative work, targeting innovations in cavity engineering and exploring fault-tolerant quantum computing architectures within the context of modular computing.
“Maryland is a uniquely valuable location for quantum startups,” commented Masashi Hirose, CEO of NanoQT. “With the state’s quantum talent pool centered around the University of Maryland, a network of collaborators and end-users, and strong support from state leadership, Maryland is an ideal environment to foster quantum innovation. The state’s proximity to Washington, D.C., and its established track record in nurturing quantum startups make it an exceptional base for our U.S. operations.”
Piotr Kulczakowicz, Director of Quantum Innovation and Commercialization at the Quantum Startup Foundry, added, “NanoQT’s entry into Maryland’s quantum ecosystem represents a significant milestone for both the company and the region. Their unique technology and strategic position, operating between Japan and the U.S., will bring innovation and energy to the community.”
NanoQT US, incorporated in Delaware, has business addresses in both California and Maryland. The company also has an international subsidiary, NanoQT Japan.
