US Department of Energy announced Quantum Genesis initiative to develop and deploy fault-tolerant quantum computers for research and development by 2028.

The U.S. Department of Energy announced the Quantum Genesis initiative on June 23, 2026, aimed at developing and deploying fault-tolerant quantum computers for research and development by 2028. The program represents a foundational effort within the broader Genesis initiative to advance quantum computing capabilities.

Quantum Genesis targets the deployment of the world's first fault-tolerant, scientifically relevant quantum computing system—a critical milestone for the field. By establishing a timeline to 2028, the initiative sets a near-term benchmark for moving quantum systems from laboratory prototypes toward operational infrastructure capable of addressing real computational challenges.

For AI infrastructure, fault-tolerant quantum computers represent a complementary compute frontier beyond GPU and chip scaling. Their deployment for scientific research could unlock new capabilities in materials science, drug discovery, and optimization problems that classical systems struggle with—directly supporting advanced AI model development and the broader AI buildout.