# New Mexico Expands Quantum Ecosystem

New Mexico has been spotlighted as a Featured Quantum Ecosystem at Quantum World Congress 2026, reflecting its substantial investment of over $450 million in quantum infrastructure, workforce development, and strategic partnerships. The state's collaboration with federal entities such as DARPA and involvement in initiatives like the Quantum Benchmarking Initiative create significant opportunities for contractors and technology firms to engage in quantum technology commercialization and innovation. This recognition underscores New Mexico's leadership role in advancing quantum science and building a robust ecosystem around it.

- Economic Development New Mexico and the Technology & Innovation Office are key state agencies driving quantum technology growth and partnerships.
- Federal collaborations, including with DARPA and Sandia National Laboratories, indicate potential contract and partnership opportunities in quantum research and development.
- Industry partners such as Quantinuum, QuEra Computing, and Qunnect are active participants, signaling a growing market for quantum technology services and products.
- Procurement professionals should consider New Mexico's expanding quantum ecosystem for upcoming solicitations and technology development contracts, especially those linked to federal quantum initiatives and commercialization efforts.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Information Technology
**Topics:** Artificial Intelligence
**Published:** September 23, 2026

### Government Entities
- Economic Development New Mexico (EDNM)
- Technology & Innovation Office (TIO)
- Sandia National Laboratories
- Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)
- Federal Laboratory Consortium (FLC)

### Vendors
- Quantinuum (industry partner)
- Roadrunner Venture Studios (quantum venture studio co-founder)
- QuEra Computing (industry partner)
- Qunnect (industry partner)
- Maybell Quantum (industry partner)

### Key Quotes
> New Mexico has been the home for quantum science breakthroughs since before there was a quantum industry. What’s exciting now is that the state is building the ecosystem around that science.
> — Sarah Dohl, Chief Marketing Officer, Connected DMV

### Sources
- [New Mexico's quantum ecosystem takes the stage at Quantum World Congress 2026 - NM Economic Development Department](https://edd.newmexico.gov/press-releases/new-mexicos-quantum-ecosystem-takes-the-stage-at-quantum-world-congress-2026/) - NM