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.
| Quantum Spur request | $38M |
|---|---|
| For the biennium | 2028–29 |
| Hosted the first Texas Quantum Summit | Sept 2025 |
From the newsroom
Recent quantum coverage from Texas A&M.
ETAMU Researcher Helps Protect Bitcoin Lightning Network From Quantum Threats
Texas A&M University-Commerce
Texas A&M Simulates How Materials Conduct Electricity
Quantum Zeitgeist
East Texas A&M’s quantum-proof Bitcoin Lightning passes all 12 node tests
Cryptonews.net
Bitcoin's Lightning Network receives first quantum-proof defense from East Texas A&M University
TradingView
Texas A&M Seeks $38M for Quantum Technology Initiative
GovTech
ASP Isotopes Announces Quantum Leap Energy Research Agreement with Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station to Advance Uranium Conversion Technology
Yahoo Finance
Texas A&M University Team Develops Cs-Gf2 and Lf-Gf2 Methods for Molecular Quantum Electrodynamics
Quantum Zeitgeist
Texas A&M Measures Quantum Forces Driving Protein Interactions
Quantum Zeitgeist