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Quantum startup EeroQ announced it is moving its headquarters to the Terminal at Chicago.
PRESS RELEASE — EeroQ, a leader in thefield of quantum computing, is moving its headquarters to Chicago at The Terminal, an IBT Group development. EeroQ has signed a lease for a 9,600 square foot engineering lab and office, which will continue the strong momentum for both Chicago quantum computing and Mayor Lightfootʼs INVEST South/West initiative, as well as The Terminalʼs position as a premier hub for advanced technology in Chicago.
Quantum computing (QC) offers immense potential for the creation of new pharmaceuticals and materials,financial algorithms, and more. In a QC, information is stored in qubits, which go beyond the 0s and 1s of todayʼs computers. While this opens the doors to solving problems which are impossible for todayʼs computers, building a large scale and reliable QC is an immense challenge that has not yet been met. EeroQ, with an engineering team led by professors from Princeton University and Michigan State University, offers a unique chip design with the potential to leapfrog to the front of the race.
Todayʼs QC players include IBM, Google, Honeywell, Amazon, and many other large enterprises. Alongside such large players, EeroQ is a founding member of the United States Quantum Industry Coalition.
“This is great news for a couple of reasons. First, EeroQʼs move into The Terminal in Humboldt Park is aligned with our INVEST South/West strategy, which allows us to invest in under-resourced neighborhoods across the South and West Sides by creating new jobs, businesses and access to opportunity for all residents,” saidChicago Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot.“Second, Chicago is primed to become a major hub for quantum technology thanks to a number of notable investments which will have long term benefits for our entire region. Thus, in choosing to operate on Chicago’s West Side, EeroQ will not only be well-positioned to capitalize on the many opportunities that quantum technology will drive, but also help to revitalize communities in need.”
“This is great news for a couple of reasons. First, EeroQʼs move into The Terminal in Humboldt Park is aligned with our INVEST South/West strategy, which allows us to invest in under-resourced neighborhoods across the South and West Sides by creating new jobs, businesses and access to opportunity for all residents.”
“Chicago will become a leading center for quantum computing,” said Nick Farina, EeroQ CEO. “Talent and local support are critical, and we have found all of that in Chicago with a world-class base of quantum computing talent and unmatched local support. We conducted a national search for a headquarters and Chicago was by far the best option for us.”
EeroQ is thrilled to receive support from key stakeholders in Chicagoʼs quantum computing revolution:
“IBT Group, Mansueto Office and the entire Terminal team are thrilled to kick offyears of work with such an exciting visionary as Nick Farina and EeroQ. We appreciate their confidence in the project and our team and look forward to the Evolution of the Terminal as Chicagoʼs premier creative work environment” Gary Pachucki ofIBT Group.
“Having EeroQ’s headquarters in Chicago will pave the way for greater collaboration with our local community of scientists, engineers, and industry partners,” said David Awschalom, Director of theChicago Quantum Exchange. “EeroQ will be an asset to the region, and we look forward to welcoming them as part of Chicagoʼs growing hub of quantum innovation and talent.
“We are thrilled with EeroQ’s arrival,” said Brad Henderson, CEO,P33. “As a trailblazer in the field, their presence underscores the existing strength of Chicago’s quantum ecosystem and further establishes it as a center for the advancement and commercialization of quantum technologies. We look forward to working with them on the continued development of Chicago’s quantum economy.”
“On behalf of the business community, welcome EeroQ to Chicago,” said Michael Fassnacht, President & CEO,World Business Chicago. “Here you willfind an engaged, strong, and active community of innovators, disruptors, and business leaders excited to have you join us in seeing Chicago continue to expand into a global hub in quantum technology.” “Illinois has been at the forefront of computing for more than 70 years, and EeroQ is joining the next generation of Illinois computer science pioneers,” saidIntersect IllinoisCEO Dan Seals. “We welcome EeroQ and look forward to watching the company grow as a part of Illinoisʼthriving quantum computing ecosystem.”
“This deal was incredibly complex based on EeroQʼs unique requirements and we are thrilled we could provide the optimal solution at The Terminal,” said Emily Smith SVPBespoke Commercial Real Estate. “This has been a significant step forward for Chicagoʼs continued emergence on the national scale in thefields of quantum & biotech. We very much look forward to their growth and success here locally, and couldnʼt think of a better place for them to plant theirflag.”
With a several-decades long background in journalism and communications, Matt Swayne has worked as a science communicator for an R1 university for more than 12 years, specializing in translating high tech and deep tech for the general audience. He has served as a writer, editor and analyst at The Quantum Insider since its inception. In addition to his service as a science communicator, Matt also develops courses to improve the media and communications skills of scientists and has taught courses.
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