Quantum in the Palm Beaches
The Palm Beaches have assembled what most regions are still planning — a dedicated quantum computer, a statewide research alliance, a corporate anchor in D-Wave, a funded talent pipeline, and an annual conference that draws 500+ leaders. Florida's quantum ecosystem is real, and the Palm Beaches are at its center.
Convened at Quantum Beach 2025 in West Palm Beach
Represented through SelectFlorida at a meeting at the Business Development Board's office to learn about quantum investments in the Palm Beaches.
Acquired by Florida Atlantic University, making it the first FL university of its kind
In public funding to establish an advanced quantum ecosystem.
Signed a historic MOU in West Palm Beach to align quantum initiatives statewide
To be created as a result of D-Wave’s relocation to Boca Raton
A Year of Quantum Milestones
In just one year, the Palm Beaches have attracted a quantum company headquarters, installed a quantum computer at a public university, launched a statewide research alliance, and secured millions in public funding. This isn't a plan. It's already happening.
D-Wave Relocates to the Palm Beaches
D-Wave Quantum (NYSE: QBTS) announced that it will relocate its headquarters from Palo Alto to the Boca Raton Innovation Campus — the historic site where IBM built the first personal computer. Supported by incentives from the City of Boca Raton and the State of Florida, the move brings 100+ new high-wage jobs with average salaries exceeding $125,000, along with key partnerships with local academic institutes.
New Quantum Innovation Center
Palm Beach State College is developing a new Quantum Innovation Center in West Palm Beach — a quantum incubator and workforce hub co-located with the Florida LambdaRail fiber network. The center will connect workforce training directly to industry demand.
FAU Acquires New Quantum Computer
Florida Atlantic University announced that it acquired D-Wave's Advantage2™ system — making FAU the first university in Florida with a dedicated quantum computer on campus. The partnership includes a Quantum Applications Academy with paid student internships, building a direct pipeline from classroom to quantum career.
Florida Alliance for Quantum Technology
Fifteen statewide universities signed a first-of-its-kind MOU to align research, commercialization, and workforce development across Florida. The historic signing took place in West Palm Beach at Quantum Beach 2025, with state agencies, private-sector innovators, and investors at the table.
Statewide Quantum-Safe Network
IonQ and Florida LambdaRail launched the first statewide quantum-safe network initiative in the United States — starting with a 100-mile, three-node quantum corridor from Palm Beach County to Miami-Dade. The long-term vision: a statewide quantum-secure communications backbone.
Funded Quantum Ecosystem
Federal funding secured by Congresswoman Lois Frankel supports BDB's efforts to facilitate an advanced quantum talent pipeline. Additional state funding through the Florida Job Growth Fund supports Palm Beach State College's new Quantum Center and future workforce training programs, and FloridaCommerce has supported the Business Development Board with developing a statewide quantum asset map.
Built on a Strong Foundation
Quantum doesn't grow in isolation. The Palm Beaches bring a deep base of adjacent industries, talent, and infrastructure that directly supports quantum commercialization — from defense and aerospace to financial services and life sciences.
The Palm Beaches Are Home To:
employing 9,644 people
companies employing 21,905 people
employing 13,284 people
employing 74,952 people
employing 6,260 people
employing 22,156 people
employing 118,965 people
employing 10,768 people
Max Planck for Neuroscience and Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute
Upcoming Events
Florida Quantum Roundtable - June 4, 2026
June 4, 2026 at 8:00 - 10:00am EST
A strategic discussion on Florida’s emerging quantum opportunity, focused on how the state can connect its strengths in defense, space, logistics, healthcare, advanced manufacturing, finance and research into a more coordinated ecosystem for quantum technology deployment. The session will include introductory remarks from FloridaCommerce Secretary J. Kelly, brief highlights from Resonance on the emerging findings of the Florida Quantum Ecosystem report and an interactive stakeholder discussion on priorities, gaps and next steps.
This is a virtual event. Email [email protected] to RSVP.
Home to Quantum Beach
Quantum Beach returns each October to West Palm Beach, convening 500+ international leaders from companies including D-Wave, IonQ, Quantinuum, IBM, Resonance Holdings, and the New York Stock Exchange. Co-hosted by the Business Development Board of the Palm Beaches, Quantum Coast Capital, and The Quantum Insider, Quantum Beach has become the annual checkpoint for the global quantum industry.
Save the Date for 2026
Quantum Beach 2026 is coming back to West Palm Beach on October 22, 2026!
Supporting Quantum Companies
The Business Development Board of the Palm Beaches is the official economic development partner for Palm Beach County and the state of Florida. For quantum companies evaluating the region — whether relocating, expanding, or launching — the Business Development Board provides complimentary, confidential support:
- SITE & FACILITIES: Site inventory, expedited permitting, site tours
- FINANCIAL & REGULATORY: Tax incentive guidance, grants, financial incentives, domicile guidance
- TALENT & WORKFORCE: PreK-12 private and public school introductions, college/university connections, workforce training
- BUSINESS & LIFESTYLE: Professional services access, school tours, housing resources, lifestyle overview, elected official introductions
And so much more.
