Texas Quantum

College Station · Central Texas

Texas A&M University

Home of the Institute for Quantum Science and Engineering, and the largest funding ask yet made in Texas.

A&M has worked in quantum optics and spectroscopy since long before the current wave, through the Institute for Quantum Science and Engineering.

It convened the first Texas Quantum Summit in September 2025, and is seeking $38 million for its Quantum Spur initiative in the 2028–29 biennium.

Centres and programmes

  • Institute for Quantum Science and Engineering (IQSE)

    Long-running centre spanning quantum optics, spectroscopy and the foundations of quantum theory.

  • Quantum Spur

    Campus initiative seeking $38 million for the 2028–29 biennium.

On the record
Quantum Spur request$38M
For the biennium2028–29
Hosted the first Texas Quantum SummitSept 2025