Quantum Machines will establish a flagship hub at the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park as part of a new collaboration aimed at accelerating and scaling fault-tolerant quantum computing. The Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park and the Illinois Economic Development Corporation announced that the quantum control company will operate a state-of-the-art research and development laboratory focused on a hardware control co-design approach that aligns quantum processors, classical infrastructure and control software. While the Park is under development, Quantum Machines will operate from the IQMP On-Ramp facilities in Chicago. The On-Ramp is supported by grant funding from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.
“Illinois is building the future of quantum technology, and Quantum Machines’ decision to establish a presence at the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park is further proof that our state is the premier destination for next-generation innovation,” Gov. JB Pritzker said. “Quantum Machines is a global leader in quantum control technology, providing critical systems that enable quantum computers to operate at scale. Their presence will strengthen Illinois’ position as a global leader in this cutting-edge industry.”
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Founders of Quantum Machines, from right: Dr. Yonatan Cohen, CTO; Dr. Itamar Sivan, CEO; Dr. Nissim Ofek, chief engineer
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Quantum Machines’ platform supports all major types of quantum processors, and more than half of the companies developing quantum computers worldwide rely on its technology. By harmonizing quantum and classical operations, the company’s hybrid control approach optimizes performance across hardware and software. Its most advanced controller, OPX1000, will be hosted at the Park and deployed with systems based on superconducting and spin qubits.
“This collaboration reflects our ongoing commitment to supporting regional quantum ecosystems that provide access to world-leading technologies,” said Itamar Sivan, co-founder and CEO of Quantum Machines. “We are proud to work with the IQMP, which attracts the brightest minds in industry and research, and to expand our collaborations with national initiatives where our hybrid control solutions will enable next-generation quantum infrastructure at scale.” Quantum Machines already partners with Diraq, a future IQMP tenant, to help scale silicon-based quantum computers.
“The majority of companies developing quantum computers today rely on Quantum Machines’ technology, and we are excited to welcome them as an IQMP tenant,” said Harley Johnson, executive director and CEO of the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park. “Their hybrid control solutions will be a major asset to the companies, researchers and innovators driving discovery on Chicago’s South Side.”
Quantum Machines is also collaborating with the IQMP, Illinois EDC, the Chicago Quantum Exchange and other partners on workforce development initiatives aimed at expanding Illinois’ quantum talent pipeline. In addition, the company has selected Chicago to host the 2026 Adaptive Quantum Circuits conference, a premier annual event that attracts Nobel Prize-winning researchers and leading quantum companies. Quantum Machines’ decision underscores Illinois’ strong leadership in the quantum sector,” said Kristin Richards, director of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. “The state is building the infrastructure and partnerships needed to support innovation, create jobs and ensure Illinois remains a global leader in quantum technologies.”
The IQMP On-Ramp allows future tenants to engage with the Chicago and Illinois quantum ecosystem before the Park is completed by operating from a local innovation facility. Quantum Machines will occupy space that includes more than 2,000 square feet of specialized quantum infrastructure, including cryostats, control electronics, lasers and optical tables, along with technical and programmatic support.
“We are thrilled to welcome Quantum Machines to Illinois and look forward to advancing quantum technologies together,” said Preeti Chalsani, chief quantum officer of the Illinois Economic Development Corporation. “Their decision to locate here confirms that Illinois offers the resources, network and talent needed for quantum innovators to grow and scale.” The Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park, which broke ground in Fall 2025, is a 128-acre development designed to support the development and commercialization of quantum technologies, hardware, software and applications. The Park is intended to serve the full quantum ecosystem, including companies, researchers, suppliers and end users, with a focus on enabling the world’s first fault-tolerant quantum computers.
Quantum Machines is a global provider of quantum control solutions. Its hybrid control platform integrates quantum and classical operations to reduce friction, improve performance and help researchers and developers accelerate breakthroughs across all types of quantum processors.