https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-government-gets-something-back-for-300m-in-quantum-grantsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-government-gets-something-back-for-300m-in-quantum-grantshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-government-gets-something-back-for-300m-in-quantum-grants#u64743Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:26:17 +0000The U.S. government is acquiring minority equity stakes in several quantum computing companies as part of a $300 million funding initiative under the CHIPS Act. Rigetti and D-Wave have finalized $100 million in deals involving government equity, while Quantinuum finalized a separate $100 million R&D award with the Department of Commerce to advance trapped-ion quantum computer manufacturing. The infusion of capital triggered stock rallies for IonQ, Rigetti, and D-Wave. Some reports indicate $200 million of the investment is directed toward firms founded in Canada.Why it mattersThe CHIPS Act