Infleqtion, a global frontrunner in quantum computing and sensing using neutral-atom technology, has secured $3.9 million in funding from the US Department of Energy’s ARPA-E. 

 

The award comes through the Quantum Computing for Computational Chemistry (QC3) program, aimed at accelerating simulations in chemistry and materials science to drive breakthroughs in energy technologies, from superconducting power lines to advanced batteries and engineered magnets.

 

Infleqtion’s QC3 project will target the discovery of high-temperature superconductors—materials that conduct electricity with zero energy loss. While superconductors already power MRI magnets, their integration into the electric grid has been limited by ultra-low temperature requirements. Using its neutral atom quantum computer and a novel algorithm, Infleqtion aims to uncover entirely new superconducting materials.

 

“The work we are doing as part of the QC3 program puts us at the forefront of one of the most consequential applications of quantum computing, unlocking the science of superconductivity to transform how the world generates and transmits energy,” said Matthew Kinsella, CEO of Infleqtion. 

 

“This is yet another proof point that our neutral-atom platform is uniquely positioned to solve problems that other quantum modalities and classical computers simply cannot. It’s also the latest in a series of wins that show how we are executing across multiple fronts, from expanding our customer base to deepening our government partnerships.”

 

The new QC3 funding adds to a $6.2 million ARPA-E contract Infleqtion is already executing through the Enhancing Neutral-atom Computers for Optimizing Delivery of Energy (ENCODE) project. ENCODE, a first-of-its-kind DOE quantum initiative, involves collaborations with Argonne National Laboratory, the National Laboratory of the Rockies, EPRI, and ComEd to transform energy grid optimization through quantum-enhanced computational methods.