Australian company Diraq is expanding into the U.S. through a new partnership with the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (IQMP) in Chicago. The company, which develops advanced quantum computing technology, has signed a letter of intent to establish a presence at the site through the park’s early-stage On-Ramp program, which allows tenants like Diraq to begin operations while the main IQMP campus is still under development.

Diraq builds quantum computers designed to handle complex problems that today’s computers can’t solve. What sets Diraq apart is its use of existing chip manufacturing techniques, which could make its approach more practical and scalable over time. By joining IQMP, the company gains early access to research facilities, equipment, and a growing network of partners in the field.

The park, supported by the University of Illinois and backed by state and federal funding, aims to accelerate innovation by bringing together companies, researchers, and government agencies working on quantum technology. Diraq’s involvement includes collaboration with U.S. institutions like Fermilab and DARPA, where it’s contributing to research projects in areas such as quantum sensing.

Diraq is aiming to continue to grow its network in the U.S. and connect with key players in the emerging quantum technology sector, and this partnership with IQMP will help both to make advances in the industry.