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“Northeastern University is a leader in innovation and this investment in quantum sensors will drive increased engagement between the Burlington campus and the ...

[Innovation Institute at the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative](https://innovation.masstech.org/) is a quasi-public economic development agency that strengthens the competitiveness of the tech and innovation economy by driving strategic investments, partnerships, and insights that harness the talent of Massachusetts. “We are extremely grateful to the Baker-Polito Administration and MassTech for helping establish the EQUAL lab with this generous grant,” said Northeastern Associate Professor Swastik Kar and University Distinguished Professor Arun Bansil, Co-Directors of the EQUAL lab. “Northeastern has established a strong network of industry partnerships over the years, in sectors where Massachusetts has key strengths and which will benefit from advancements in quantum sensing,” said Housing and Economic Development Secretary Mike Kennealy. “Investments in quantum computing and quantum sensing will help meet a clear industry demand for both the innovative tools themselves and for the students who can graduate with the knowledge and research skills to have an impact in the R&D labs and manufacturing floors across our state.” “Scienta Omicron is excited to partner with Northeastern University and the EQUAL lab,” said Bill Gerace, Vice President, Sales and Service at Scienta Omicron, Inc. The EQUAL project will transform sensing technologies in these three domains and markets by tapping into the power of quantum systems,” said David Luzzi, Senior Vice Provost for Research. The new grant was announced by Housing and Economic Development Secretary Mike Kennealy, who focused on the role of the Collaborative R&D program as an innovation driver for the Commonwealth. The same technology is also expected to revolutionize quantum sensing, with a far shorter runway towards commercialization. The aim is to develop next-generation quantum technologies, boost training in quantum information science and engineering for students and workers, and establish greater partnerships among industry and government around quantum sensing and related technologies. 8, 2022 — The Baker-Polito Administration has announced a new $3.5 million grant for the Experiential Quantum Advancement Laboratories (EQUAL), a nearly $10 million project to advance the emerging quantum sensing and related technology sectors in the state. The targeted investment has strong potential for near-term economic impacts, including the creation of new jobs and revenue growth at industry partners, several of which attended Wednesday’s announcement. “Northeastern is a strong partner when it comes to developing talent and educating hundreds of well-trained computer scientists, engineers, and other STEM graduates who help power our tech and innovation ecosystem,” said Lt.