TAKING CENTER STAGE AT Q4I’S QUANTUM ALLEY

The New York QUANTUM Consortium, a statewide collaboration organized and led by the Westchester County Office of Economic Development and New York City Economic Development Corp. (NYCEDC), recently participated in Quantum Alley, an extension of the Quantum for International (Q4I) workshop held at Innovare in Rome, New York.

Westchester County Executive George Latimer said, “Participating in Quantum Alley was a great opportunity to showcase the robust quantum assets that New York state has to offer and expand awareness of our growing QUANTUM Consortium. Westchester remains poised on the forefront of innovation and strategic economic development.”

Westchester County Director of Economic Development Bridget Gibbons said: “New York’s quantum industry is gaining steady momentum, which is translating into a growing consortium of innovative companies that are at the forefront of this dynamic industry. We were proud to have some of our members share their progressive work and thought-provoking insights at Quantum Alley, and we look forward to engaging with more industry events in the future.”

 The QUANTUM Consortium’s work is focused on five primary goals:

• Establish New York as the U.S. leader in quantum technologies;
• Help New York state become the center of manufacturing for the quantum industry;
• Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy that ensures quantum information science and technology (QIST) jobs will start, grow and remain in the state;
• Strengthen the STEM education infrastructure, from K to career; and,
• Develop QIST workforce development plans that embrace equity and diversity.

In support of these goals, the Consortium has established four working groups: ecosystem building; workforce development/talent pipeline; government relations; and end-user adoption.

 The Westchester County Office of Economic Development works to improve the county’s economic well-being and quality of life. This includes a broad range of activities to attract, create and retain jobs, and to foster a resilient, pro-growth and inclusive economy.

Organizations interested in joining the QUANTUM Consortium should email quantum@westchestercountyny.gov.