The Trump administration set a goal of delivering a scientifically relevant quantum computer by 2028, unveiling an ambitious strategy aimed at securing American leadership in one of the world's most consequential emerging technologies.
The initiative is part of two executive orders signed by President Donald Trump that seek to accelerate quantum innovation while strengthening cybersecurity protections against future quantum-enabled threats.
Administration officials said the effort would focus on building a quantum computer capable of performing meaningful scientific calculations and serving as a stepping stone towards larger-scale commercial systems.
“We believe this can happen by 2028,” a senior administration official told reporters.
