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����ֱ�� continued its commitment to advancing quantum science and technology by announcing recipients of a second round of translational quantum research seed grants.��

Funded through nearly $1.5 million approved by the ����ֱ�� Economic Development Commission, these grants bridge the gap between cutting-edge research and commercialization.

Administered by ����ֱ�� Boulder, the grants provide critical support to both academic and industry-led projects that demonstrate strong commercial potential. “We are honored to serve as the administrator for the Office of Economic Development and International Trade for the distribution of these awards” said Senior Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation and Dean of the Institutes Massimo Ruzzene. “The projects funded this year join a prestigious group of innovators recognized through last year’s grants.”

The latest awards include projects led by researchers from ����ֱ�� Boulder, UCCS, ����ֱ�� School of Mines, NIST and Vescent Technologies, Inc.—all of which are translating quantum discoveries into real-world applications. Each recipient will receive $50,000 to advance their work. The program, now in its second year, is structured to support multiple rounds of seed grants through 2026, ensuring sustained momentum in ����ֱ��’s quantum ecosystem.

“Partners like ����ֱ�� Boulder and the incredible research institutions acknowledged today ensure that ����ֱ�� is at the forefront of quantum innovation,” said Eve Lieberman, Executive Director of the ����ֱ�� Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT). “These grants further our state’s commitment to transforming groundbreaking lab discoveries into real world benefits for Coloradans and the nation.”

The initiative reinforces ����ֱ��’s reputation as a global hub for quantum science and technology. The state’s leadership is built on decades of groundbreaking research led by ����ֱ�� Boulder, NIST and JILA—institutions that have collectively contributed to four Nobel Prizes in physics. The ecosystem is expanding within and beyond Boulder, with a growing network of ventures focused on translating quantum research into practical, commercial applications that benefit industry and society. A key driver of this initiative is the ����ֱ��bit Quantum Initiative at ����ֱ�� Boulder, which plays a central role in managing the grant program and strengthening the state’s quantum research pipeline. “This year’s awardees fuel the local quantum ecosystem,” said ����ֱ��bit Executive Director Scott Sternberg. “The funded work will propel new ideas and products into the marketplace.”

With continued investment and collaboration between academia, industry and government, ����ֱ�� is poised to remain at the forefront of quantum science and technology, fostering groundbreaking discoveries, opportunities for learners and workers, and economic benefits for the state.