IBM · News · 20260917N
Quantum Computing Investment
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP · 2026-09-17 · Importance 65 · Surprise 60 · In source text
IBM subsidiary Anderon finalized a $1 billion Commerce Department award under the CHIPS and Science Act for a quantum wafer foundry. IBM is matching the $1 billion award, supporting development of U.S.-based quantum-chip manufacturing capacity. Reporting indicates the quantum foundry has started production, strengthening IBM’s long-term quantum-computing manufacturing strategy.
Key facts
- IBM's subsidiary Anderon secured a $1 billion CHIPS Act award for quantum wafer development. source
Impact estimates
| metric | direction | stage | expected | basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cash | positive | committed | +0.6% | IBM's subsidiary Anderon secured a $1 billion CHIPS Act award for quantum wafer development. |