# New Mexico Plans Fujitsu Quantum Research Center

On October 8, 2026, the State of New Mexico and Fujitsu announced plans to establish a quantum computing research center focused on hardware, software, algorithms, and workforce development, building on existing university research ties. The announcement disclosed no contract value, solicitation, or procurement schedule. The initiative comes amid more than **$450 million** in New Mexico quantum commitments since 2019, including a separate **$25 million** state award supporting Roadrunner Quantum Lab’s quantum campus in downtown Albuquerque and a September 2025 agreement with DARPA on the Quantum Frontier Project and Quantum Benchmarking Initiative.

- The center’s planned research and workforce scope could create opportunities for firms offering quantum hardware, software, algorithm development, research support, and technical training, but no specific procurement has been announced.
- Contractors can use the stated focus areas and New Mexico’s existing university research ties to assess potential capabilities or research and workforce collaborations.
- New Mexico has not disclosed a solicitation or schedule; the state says contractors should watch for research, infrastructure, and workforce opportunities as its quantum efforts develop.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Information Technology, Education
**Topics:** Grants & Funding, Digital Infrastructure
**Published:** October 09, 2026

### Government Entities
- State of New Mexico
- Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)
- University of New Mexico (UNM)
- Sandia National Laboratories (Sandia)
- Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL)

### Vendors
- Fujitsu Limited (research collaborator)
- Roadrunner Venture Studios (awardee)

### Key Quotes
> Fujitsu's decision to partner with New Mexico is more proof that our bet on quantum is paying off.
> — Michelle Lujan Grisham, Governor of New Mexico

> Our trade missions give us the chance to sit down with leading global companies like Fujitsu, make the case for New Mexico and build relationships — today’s announcement shows what can result from that work.
> — Rob Black, Secretary, Economic Development New Mexico

### Sources
- [Fujitsu to establish quantum computing research center in NM - Office of the Governor - Michelle Lujan Grisham](https://www.governor.state.nm.us/newsroom/fujitsu-to-establish-quantum-computing-research-center-in-nm-2137/) - NM