California allocates $30 million to boost quantum research
California is putting $30 million toward quantum and deep-space research, while Governor Newsom signed new laws to create a statewide plan for fusion energy and expand support for advanced nuclear tech. The money will build up university quantum labs, incubators for startups, and supply chain capacity—plus a major new partnership at UCLA with Boeing to push quantum networking for defense and space. The initiatives aim to keep California at the forefront if federal backing wobbles.
- $30 million added for quantum and space research
- Laws require a statewide fusion energy plan
- UCLA partners with Boeing on quantum networking R&D
- Bond act may put $7.5B for research on 2028 ballot
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