Quantum

Quantum technologies are poised to redefine computing, communication, and national security in the decades ahead. CSIS experts examine how the United States can lead in quantum innovation—developing secure infrastructure, strengthening supply chains, and ensuring that breakthroughs in science translate into long-term strategic and economic advantage.

Image
Photo: SAMEER AL-DOUMY/AFP via Getty Images

Photo: SAMEER AL-DOUMY/AFP via Getty Images

Leveraging SBIR for Quantum Commercialization and Supply Chain Growth

The U.S. government is spending far too little on efforts to commercialize quantum technologies. Its SBIR and STTR programs provide critical early-stage funding to stabilize the domestic supply chain and bridge the “valley of death” for small firms. 

Report by Phillip Singerman and Hideki Tomoshige — March 30, 2026

Recent Events


Experts


Image
Emily Harding
Vice President, Defense and Security Department; Director, Intelligence, National Security, and Technology Program
Image
Matt Pearl
Director, Strategic Technologies Program