ACCELERATING QUANTUM INNOVATION: President Donald J. Trump has signed an Executive Order aimed at boosting U.S. innovation in quantum technologies, emphasizing the importance of enhancing national security in this domain.
- The Executive Order tasks the Assistant to the President for Science and Technology, in collaboration with other key government officials, with updating the National Quantum Strategy. This update will focus on advancing quantum-enabling technologies and fostering collaborations with U.S. industry.
- The Order initiates a national program to create the first quantum computer powerful enough to trigger a new era of quantum-enabled scientific discovery and enhance commercial quantum applications. This effort includes assessments of quantum computing capabilities, evaluations of necessary resources, and the development of system specifications.
- The Assistant to the President for Science and Technology is directed to coordinate this initiative with the Departments of Energy, War, and Commerce, as well as the Intelligence Community, engaging U.S. industry and research leaders.
- The Secretaries of Commerce, War, and Energy, along with the NASA Administrator, are called upon to devise plans for deploying quantum-enabled sensors and networks within the next five years.
- The Order emphasizes the development of a robust American quantum workforce, promoting registered apprenticeships and credentials, and establishing National Quantum Workforce Development Institutes. It also mandates the creation of a plan to ensure sufficient domestic supply chains and manufacturing capabilities for quantum technologies, with appropriate funding support.
- The National Quantum Initiative Advisory Committee is reconstituted, and the expansion of the Quantum Counterintelligence Protection Team is directed. The Order also calls for engaging with international partners on quantum-related matters.
STRENGTHENING AMERICA’S QUANTUM ADVANTAGE: President Trump acknowledges the impending commercial breakthrough of quantum technologies and advocates for a bold policy to maintain U.S. leadership in this field.
- Quantum technologies, such as quantum computers and sensors, promise transformative capabilities across sectors like manufacturing, drug discovery, energy, and agriculture. These advancements are expected to drive American innovation, fuel economic growth, create high-paying jobs in both existing and new industries, and enhance national security.
- Rival nations are rapidly advancing to challenge U.S. dominance in quantum technology, with some adversarial countries potentially using quantum advancements to threaten U.S. economic and national security.
- The Order ensures that the United States embarks on this new quantum innovation era with clear national objectives, a strong domestic workforce, and reliable supply chains, in cooperation with international allies and partners.
FURTHERING AMERICA’S TECHNOLOGICAL DOMINANCE: President Trump remains committed to ensuring U.S. leadership in crucial and evolving sciences and technologies.
- In 2018, President Trump enacted the National Quantum Initiative Act, establishing the first comprehensive government strategy for U.S. leadership in quantum technology.
- President Trump was the first to highlight quantum technology as a national research and development priority, leading to the doubling of the Federal research and development budget for quantum initiatives.
- In January 2025, President Trump announced the creation of the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology to drive American innovation and competitiveness in emerging technologies.
- In November 2025, an Executive Order by President Trump launched the Genesis Mission, a national initiative to utilize artificial intelligence in transforming scientific research and accelerating discoveries across various fields, including quantum technology.
- The Trump Administration has so far invested $625 million in major national quantum research institutes, in collaboration with industry and academia.
