DOE Quantum Instrumentation and Foundry Program

The National Quantum Initiative Act is amended by inserting after section 401 (15 U.S.C. 8851) the following: 401A. Department of Energy Quantum Instrumentation and Foundry Program (a) In general The Secretary of Energy shall establish an instrumentation and infrastructure program to carry out the following: (1) Maintain United States leadership in quantum information science, engineering, and technology. (2) Develop domestic quantum supply chains. (3) Provide resources for the broader scientific community. (4) Support activities carried out under sections 401, 402, 403, and 404. (b) Program Components In carrying out the program under subsection (a), the Secretary of Energy shall— (1) develop, design, build, purchase, and commercialize specialized equipment, laboratory infrastructure, and state-of-the-art instrumentation to advance quantum engineering research and the development of quantum component technologies at a scale sufficient to meet the needs of the scientific community and enable commercialization of quantum technology; (2) leverage the capabilities of National Laboratories and Nanoscale Science Research Centers, including facilities and experts that research and develop novel quantum materials and devices; and (3) consider the technologies and end-use applications that have significant economic potential, as determined by the Secretary, based on consultation with relevant stakeholders in academia and industry, including the Quantum Economic Development Consortium. (c) Quantum foundries In carrying out the program under subsection (a), and in coordination with institutions of higher education and industry, the Secretary of Energy shall support the development of quantum foundries focused on meeting the device, hardware, software, and materials needs of the scientific community and the quantum supply chain. (d) Consultation In carrying out the program under subsection (a), the Secretary of Energy shall consult with the following entities to identify the instrumentation, equipment, infrastructure, and materials needed to support the objectives of that program: (1) The National Institute of Standards and Technology. (2) The National Science Foundation. (3) The National Aeronautics and Space Administration. (4) Any other relevant Federal agency. (5) The National Laboratories. (6) National Quantum Information Science Research Centers. (7) Industry stakeholders. (8) Institutions of higher education. (9) Any other research institution. (e) Funding Of amounts authorized to be appropriated for the Department of Energy, the Secretary of Energy shall use not more than $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2030 to carry out this section..