Tectonic Defense: Roadrunner and New Mexico’s Quantum Leap
Erin O'Brien of Tectonic Defense wrote about the New Mexico quantum hub.
“To me, quantum is the next semiconductor moment. If the United States doesn’t lead, we’re going to follow,” Adam Hammer said. “You don’t have to look far ahead to see what developments the Chinese are making in quantum. They’re making a generational investment. The United States is ahead, but not for long.”
News & Insights
Qunnect announced today that ABQ-Net, America’s first open-access entanglement-based quantum network, is now live in New Mexico. The network will support startups and companies as a testbed for the development of commercial quantum technologies and launches with two active nodes connected over commercial fiber.
03-29-2026
QuEra Computing and Roadrunner Venture Studios today announced a $4M strategic partnership to build a quantum testbed at the Roadrunner Quantum Lab (RQL) powered by the State of New Mexico in Albuquerque. QuEra’s commitment includes running facilities with full-time hires in state, making Albuquerque’s Innovation District a world-class center for quantum companies.
03-29-2026
ABQ-Net is New Mexico’s first quantum network and a cornerstone of the state’s $300 million commitment to building a quantum economy. Developed in partnership with Qunnect, the leader in next-generation quantum networks, ABQ-Net applies the public investment toward talent attraction and company creation as quantum commercialization accelerates across the state.
03-29-2026
