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IBM and University of Illinois Expand Discovery Accelerator for AI, Quantum and Supercomputing

The five-year push expands access to IBM’s advanced systems for Illinois researchers, building local AI and quantum talent.

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Overview

  • The renewal announced Thursday between IBM and the University of Illinois extends the Discovery Accelerator Institute for five years.
  • The expanded institute will open quantum, AI and supercomputing resources to Illinois students, researchers and companies to speed work in health care, clean energy, agriculture and manufacturing.
  • Leaders say the next phase will grow research programs, deepen industry partnerships and add hands-on training to build careers in AI and quantum.
  • Since its 2021 launch, the institute reports more than 230 research publications and about 20 active projects across AI, quantum computing and related fields.
  • The announcement comes as Illinois backs a wider quantum hub with $500 million for the planned Quantum and Microelectronics Park and $200 million for the Chicago Quantum Exchange.