# New Mexico Launches Albuquerque Quantum Training Center

New Mexico announced a state-supported Quantum Cryogenic Testing & Workforce Development Center at Roadrunner Quantum Lab in Albuquerque. The center is designed to provide open-access quantum hardware testing and hands-on technician training, creating a potential resource for quantum hardware firms, researchers, and workforce-training providers. The announcement does not identify a specific contract, center funding amount, solicitation, or procurement contact.

- Companies and research organizations may assess whether the center’s open-access testing capability supports their quantum hardware development or testing needs.
- Workforce-training providers and prospective employers may find opportunities to engage around hands-on technician training, although the announcement does not specify a contracting mechanism or partnership process.
- Procurement teams should treat this as an ecosystem development announcement, not an active solicitation; no contract value, proposal deadline, or procurement contact was provided.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Information Technology, Education
**Published:** October 24, 2026

### Government Entities
- New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD)
- New Mexico Technology and Innovation Office (TIO)

### Key Quotes
> By bringing together industry, government and higher education, this collaboration will give aspiring quantum technicians hands-on experience with some of the world’s most advanced systems.
> — Mark Fidel, Interim CEO of CNM Ingenuity

> This center puts world-class cryogenic hardware in the hands of the technicians who’ll use it on the job, trained alongside the companies most likely to hire them.
> — Jessi Olsen, CEO of Elevate Quantum

### Sources
- [New Mexico launches new center to train quantum technicians - NM Economic Development Department](https://edd.newmexico.gov/press-releases/new-mexico-launches-new-center-to-train-quantum-technicians/) - NM