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Governor inks deal with Japanese technology company to create quantum center in New Mexico

Fujitsu executive touts agreement as first step in what could be long-term relationship

SANTA FE — New Mexico’s big bet on quantum technology is showing early signs of paying dividends.

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday signed an agreement with Fujitsu, a Japanese advanced technology company, to establish a quantum computing research center in the state.

“We are banking on the future successes of this technology,” Lujan Grisham said during a news conference at the state Capitol.

The three-year agreement, which does not include financial commitments, comes after the governor led two separate trade missions to Japan over the last two years.

It also comes on the heels of the opening of Roadrunner Venture Studios’ quantum lab, a $25 million state-funded facility in Downtown Albuquerque. Several companies have already announced plans to set up shop in the lab.