Which US states are investing in quantum?
Twenty-eight US states carry quantum programs in The Quantum Insider's tracker, across 125 funding lines, as of Q3 2026. Eight states have published a full quantum strategy. Colorado, Illinois, Maryland, New Mexico, and South Carolina anchor the five-state comparison, spanning research parks, tax incentives, workforce programs, and testbeds. State money now complements federal programs rather than following them.
How many states, and how much
Twenty-eight US states appear in The Quantum Insider's tracker across 125 funding lines, and 16 of them carry money that has been allocated or is outstanding. State programs are tracked separately from federal ones, so they can be added to the national total or held apart, depending on what you are measuring.
The leading state programs
| State | Allocated | Outstanding |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $726.3M | $21.0M |
| New York | $366.5M | none |
| Maryland | $301.9M | $15.0M |
| New Mexico | $166.8M | $255.0M |
| Connecticut | $86.0M | none |
| Colorado | $78.3M | $13.4M |
10 more rows in the dataset
Open the Global Government Quantum Funding Dataset →Illinois leads by a wide margin, driven by its quantum campus commitment. New Mexico is the clearest example of why the outstanding column matters: most of its money is committed rather than allocated, so a ranking on allocated money alone understates the state's position.
Where the money goes
State programs concentrate on four things: research facilities and quantum campuses, incentives that bring quantum companies into the state, workforce and education programs, and shared testbeds that give local companies access to hardware. The mix reveals the strategy. Illinois and New York are building physical infrastructure. Colorado and Massachusetts lean toward commercialization and startup formation. Tennessee and South Dakota emphasize workforce.
How state money fits with federal
State funding is not a smaller copy of the federal program. It is usually aimed at capturing federal and private investment rather than substituting for it, which is why so much of it goes into buildings, land, and matching funds. Several states timed their commitments to federal hub competitions.
What to watch next
Pennsylvania carries money at the announced stage with nothing allocated yet, and several states have strategies without budgets. A dedicated US State Quantum Programs dataset is in preparation. Until it ships, the state sheet inside the Global Government Quantum Funding Dataset holds all 125 lines with sources.
Frequently asked
No. State lines sit on their own sheet so they can be added to or kept apart from federal figures.
Research facilities and campuses, tax incentives for quantum companies, workforce and education programs, and shared testbeds.
Yes. US State Quantum Programs is listed as coming soon on the Datasets page. Use Notify me to hear when it ships.
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