Diraq has announced plans to open a research and development laboratory in Albuquerque, New Mexico, expanding its U.S. presence as the company advances silicon quantum computing technology toward utility scale. The new facility will operate within the Roadrunner Quantum Lab, a shared innovation space supported by the State of New Mexico. The move adds advanced quantum device testing capabilities and strengthens Diraq's ability to serve future commercial demand.
Expansion into New Mexico's Quantum Ecosystem
The company signed a memorandum of understanding to establish operations at the Roadrunner Quantum Lab, a facility backed by Roadrunner Venture Studios and the New Mexico Technology and Innovation Office. The lab gives quantum startups, industry partners, and national laboratories shared space to accelerate the development and commercialization of quantum technologies. Diraq's space will include Maybell cryogenic equipment for device characterization, and the laboratory is expected to begin operations by the end of the year.
State and Federal Support
New Mexico is supporting Diraq's expansion through its partnership with DARPA's Quantum Benchmarking Initiative, also known as QBI, which verifies and validates utility-scale quantum computing. Diraq is currently a Stage B performer under the federal program, and the state's matching funds are helping to build equipment and infrastructure in the state quantum ecosystem. This support will enable Diraq's laboratory operations in New Mexico and signals growing public investment in quantum commercialization.
Technical Capabilities and Facility Operations
Diraq will establish a dedicated measurement engineering team in Albuquerque, adding specialized U.S.-based capability in quantum device testing and characterization. The New Mexico laboratory will complement Diraq's existing U.S. operations in Palo Alto, Chicago, and Los Angeles, as well as its research and engineering centers in Australia. The company expects further growth as operations scale, and the lab will support critical research and development activities tied to its technology roadmap.
Commercialization Roadmap for Silicon Qubits
Diraq is developing quantum computers using silicon spin qubits and CMOS-compatible manufacturing processes, an approach that leverages established semiconductor fabrication. By integrating millions of qubits on a single chip, the company aims to create systems that are economical, powerful, and deployable within existing data center infrastructure. Diraq is targeting 150,000 physical qubits on a single chip by 2029 and more than 2 million by 2031.
Leadership Perspectives on Quantum Growth
Andrew Dzurak, Diraq Founder and CEO, said the Roadrunner Quantum Lab's focus on bringing quantum computing to market closely mirrors the company's own mission. He noted that silicon-based quantum processors are the most economical and scalable way to reach the many millions of qubits customers will require. Dzurak added that New Mexico's investment in the Roadrunner Quantum Lab demonstrates a strong commitment to building a world-class quantum ecosystem.
Industry Collaboration and Regional Impact
Nora Meyers Sackett, Director of the New Mexico Technology and Innovation Office, said the decision shows that New Mexico has the talent, labs, and infrastructure quantum companies need to scale. David Kistin, Director of the Roadrunner Quantum Lab, said Diraq's measurement engineering team will add another technical dimension to the facility. He added that the expansion will create new opportunities for collaboration and support New Mexico's growth as a quantum research hub.
Diraq's Albuquerque expansion highlights the growing importance of state-level investment in quantum computing infrastructure. The new laboratory will support critical measurement engineering work and deepen collaboration within New Mexico's emerging quantum ecosystem. As Diraq continues toward utility-scale systems, the facility is expected to play a meaningful role in the company's path to commercial deployment.