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IonQ and the University of Cambridge Announce Landmark Agreement to Establish Innovation Centre for Quantum Technology Commercialization
COLLEGE PARK, Md., March 11, 2026--IonQ (NYSE: IONQ), the leading quantum company, today announced a landmark agreement with the University of Cambridge to establish the IonQ Quantum Innovation Centre. The collaboration is designed to accelerate quantum research commercialization, expand IonQ’s intellectual property portfolio, and deepen the company’s commitment to the United Kingdom’s quantum ecosystem.
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