Quantum Economic Development Consortium
Quantum Economic Development Consortium is a global industry consortium focused on building the quantum economy through collaboration, community-building, and ecosystem development.
- Category
- Ecosystem and hubs
- Headquarters
- Arlington, United States
- Founded
- 2019
- Ownership
- Non-profit
- Funding
- The about page states that QED-C emerged in 2019 with support from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). No funding amount is given.
- Products and platforms
- Quantum Marketplace, Quantum Business Edge, Work in Quantum
- Website
- quantumconsortium.org
The Quantum Economic Development Consortium (QED-C) describes itself as a global coalition of professionals, businesses, and public institutions working to harness quantum technology. Its stated mission is to grow the quantum economy through community-building and collaboration, and its website presents the group as an industry association serving the broader quantum ecosystem.
According to its about page, QED-C emerged in 2019 with support from the National Institute of Standards and Technology as part of the federal strategy associated with the National Quantum Initiative Act. The consortium says it was established to foster collaboration among businesses, research institutions, and government agencies, and that it is now managed by SRI. Its site also highlights activities such as member collaboration, reports, events, funding opportunities, workforce resources, and a quantum marketplace for suppliers and partners.
Sources
Facts on this page come from the sources below, retrieved by DesignQuantum.
- QED-C | Enabling the Quantum Ecosystem quantumconsortium.org
- QED-C | About QED-C | QED-C quantumconsortium.org
Last verified: October 28, 2026