Florida Quantum Was Announced at Tech Basel Miami AI Summit
References: prnewswire & fox44news
A new consortium, named Florida Quantum, has been established by a coalition of private investment firms, FloridaCommerce, Florida Alliance for Quantum Technology (FAQT), and eMerge Americas. The initiative is co-led by Matt Cimaglia, founder & managing partner of Quantum Coast Capital, and Tony Jimenez, managing partner of Medina Ventures.
The stated objective of Florida Quantum is to consolidate and stimulate economic activity related to quantum information sciences within the state. In other words, the group intends to function as a central coordinating body, aiming to attract commercial ventures, align academic research with commercial applications, and cultivate a skilled workforce through educational programs beginning at the primary school level.
The initiative explicitly models itself on similar alliances formed in other states and seeks to present a unified and strategic environment for companies and investors.
Image Credit: Florida Quantum
The stated objective of Florida Quantum is to consolidate and stimulate economic activity related to quantum information sciences within the state. In other words, the group intends to function as a central coordinating body, aiming to attract commercial ventures, align academic research with commercial applications, and cultivate a skilled workforce through educational programs beginning at the primary school level.
The initiative explicitly models itself on similar alliances formed in other states and seeks to present a unified and strategic environment for companies and investors.
Image Credit: Florida Quantum
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