Draft quantum order tasks many agencies with reinvigorating the tech’s development

The order outlines a widespread effort to plan for increased quantum innovation, private sector cooperation and international partnership in pursuit of a quantum computer for scientific applications and discovery.

The White House is currently developing a landmark executive order focused on quantum information sciences and technology, which is expected to establish a whole-of-government approach to bolstering the U.S. quantum ecosystem.

Detailed in a draft document obtained by Nextgov/FCW titled “Ushering In The Next Frontier Of Quantum Innovation,” the pending order tasks the director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy with setting a vision to keep the U.S. at the forefront of innovation in quantum technologies. This includes policy actions like lowering commercial barriers, improving access to foreign markets, partnering with ally nations, scaling a quantum-ready infrastructure, strengthening supply chains and continuing fundamental scientific research. 

In addition to OSTP’s director, secretaries at the departments of ...