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US Energy Department publishes a roadmap for scientifically useful quantum computing

Sep 17, 2026

The US Department of Energy publishes an advisory report outlining a path toward scientifically useful, error-corrected quantum computers by 2028. It proposes research challenges, a shared user facility and integration with classical supercomputers.

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The roadmap ties quantum hardware development to scientific problems and shared laboratory access, giving the public program milestones beyond raw qubit counts.

Darío Gil · DOE

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