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IonQ and the University of Chicago Sign Landmark Agreement to Establish IonQ Center for Engineering and Science to Accelerate Quantum Research and Commercialization
COLLEGE PARK, Md., November 10, 2025--IonQ (NYSE: IONQ), the world’s leading quantum company, today announced a strategic agreement with the University of Chicago to establish the IonQ Center for Engineering and Science on campus and deliver a dedicated next-generation quantum computer and IonQ quantum network. The agreement includes a major research initiative to accelerate the development of novel quantum technology by University of Chicago researchers, ultimately strengthening IonQ’s leadersh
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