IonQ Partners With QuantumCT to Expand Quantum Computing Access in Connecticut

College Park, 4 November 2026. IonQ (NYSE: IONQ) announced a partnership with QuantumCT, Connecticut's statewide initiative to accelerate quantum innovation and economic development, on Nov. 4, 2026. QuantumCT will purchase access to IonQ's trapped-ion quantum computers on behalf of Connecticut-based, quantum-focused organizations.

The contract includes access to more than 150 hours of cloud runtime on IonQ's quantum computers. QuantumCT will make IonQ's cloud quantum computing resources available to its network of academic institutions, research laboratories, startups, and enterprises across the state.

Participating organizations will use IonQ's systems to extend research in quantum information science and technologies. Areas of focus will span quantum algorithms, optimization, materials science, and workforce development.

QuantumCT is anchored by the University of Connecticut and Yale University. It is supported by a coalition of industry, government, and academic partners to position Connecticut as a national hub for quantum research, talent, and commercialization.

"Regional quantum ecosystems thrive when researchers and innovators have access to advanced quantum computers," said Scott Millard, Chief Business Officer of IonQ. "By securing access to quantum computing resources, QuantumCT is giving Connecticut's universities, startups, and enterprises the opportunity to build practical quantum capabilities today."

QuantumCT Interim CEO Vivek Ramakrishnan said the agreement gives the QuantumCT ecosystem access to the trapped-ion platform and technical support. "At the same time, QuantumCT intends to build a broader, modality-diverse computing environment, providing access to multiple quantum computing approaches so users can match the right technology to the right problem," he said.

Source: IonQ news