# DOW Advances Defense Science Investments

The Department of War (DOW) announced initiatives to carry out the White House science strategy through research modernization, STEM workforce development, and stronger protections for defense-funded innovation. The package includes a collaboration with the National Science Foundation (NSF) and a **$200 million FY2028 commitment** to Programmable Cloud Labs, approximately $350 million in quantum computing initiatives, and a conditional loan commitment of approximately $150 million to PsiQuantum for domestic manufacturing and prototyping. The 2027 Defense R&D Summit on February 4, 2027, is a scheduled industry engagement opportunity for organizations working in these areas.

- The cloud-lab commitment and quantum initiatives signal potential demand for research capabilities, technology development, and related services, but the announcements do not specify open solicitations or contract awards.
- Companies and research organizations can assess whether their cloud, quantum, STEM workforce, or domestic manufacturing capabilities align with DOW’s stated priorities and the NSF collaboration.
- The conditional PsiQuantum loan is tied to domestic manufacturing and prototyping; firms with relevant capabilities may find supply-chain or collaboration opportunities, although no specific procurement mechanism is identified.
- The Defense R&D Summit is scheduled for **February 4, 2027**. Relevant contractors and research organizations can use the event to engage with the defense research community.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military, Information Technology
**Topics:** Cloud Services, Digital Infrastructure
**Published:** October 13, 2026

### Government Entities
- Department of War (DOW)
- National Science Foundation (NSF)
- Department of Energy (DOE)
- Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)
- White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP)

### Vendors
- PsiQuantum (Recipient of a conditional loan commitment)
- Atom Computing ()
- Diraq ()
- IBM ()
- IonQ ()

### Sources
- [DOW Unveils Initiatives Under White House Science Strategy](https://www.executivegov.com/articles/dow-white-house-science-strategy-initiatives) - ExecutiveGov