# New Mexico Establishes Quantum Research Center

On October 8, 2026, New Mexico and Fujitsu announced a collaboration to establish a quantum computing research center covering hardware, software, algorithms, theory, and workforce development. The announcement disclosed no contract value, solicitation, or procurement schedule. Separately, the state’s quantum initiatives include awards of up to $200,000 through the NM Quantum Technologies Award and a reported $25 million award to Roadrunner Venture Studios for a quantum campus in downtown Albuquerque, creating potential openings for research institutions, technology firms, and workforce providers.

- Companies and research organizations can assess opportunities in quantum and hybrid computing research, systems, software, algorithms, and talent development; no specific solicitation or timeline has been announced for the Fujitsu collaboration.
- The NM Quantum Technologies Award offers eligible applicants awards of up to $200,000. The reported Albuquerque campus award signals additional state investment in the quantum ecosystem, though the announcement details provided do not specify associated procurement requirements.
- New Mexico’s universities and national laboratories are part of the research ecosystem, making collaboration with those institutions relevant to organizations seeking to contribute technical or workforce capabilities.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Information Technology, Education
**Topics:** Digital Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** October 24, 2026

### Government Entities
- New Mexico Economic Development Department (NMEDD)
- New Mexico State University (NMSU)
- University of New Mexico (UNM)
- Sandia National Laboratories (SNL)
- Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL)

### Vendors
- Fujitsu Limited (Research collaborator establishing a quantum computing research center)
- Roadrunner Venture Studios (Recipient of a state award for a quantum campus)

### Key Quotes
> By pairing Fujitsu’s global expertise with the strength of our universities, national laboratories, and research community, we’re building an ecosystem where quantum innovation can thrive.
> — Michelle Lujan Grisham, Governor of New Mexico

### Sources
- [Fujitsu to establish quantum computing research center in NM - NM Economic Development Department](https://edd.newmexico.gov/press-releases/fujitsu-to-establish-quantum-computing-research-center-in-nm/) - NM