Infleqtion awarded $11M from DoD for quantum-clock project

BOULDER — Infleqtion, a quantum information company, was recently awarded $11 million from the U.S. Department of Defense to support the development of quantum-timekeeping technology.

Funding for the Rack Mounted Optical Clocks project is from the Department of Defense’s Accelerate the Procurement and Fielding of Innovative Technologies program.

“From secure communications to navigation and synchronization of complex systems, the ability to provide highly accurate and reliable timing is vital for defense operations,” Infleqtion CEO Matthew Kinsella said in a prepared statement. “The funding awarded to Infleqtion will accelerate the deployment and fielding of these clocks, ensuring they are integrated into defense systems faster – giving the U.S. military a critical edge in maintaining operational advantage.”

Infleqtion, the trade name used by ColdQuanta Inc., is developing a precious timing product called Tiqker. 

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