Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a $300 million investment to establish the Quantum Research and Innovation Hub at the State University of New York (SUNY) at Stony Brook. This funding is part of a broader effort by New York State to enhance its leadership in research and innovation.
“At a time when national investment in research and innovation is at risk, New York State is doubling down and SUNY is on the move,” Governor Hochul said. “The State University of New York at Stony Brook is a research powerhouse and will now be able to reach new heights in quantum. We know that to provide our state and nation with a brighter future, we need to invest today, and that is what New York is committed to do.”
Since 2021, under Governor Hochul’s administration, SUNY at Stony Brook has received $73 million in additional operating aid from direct state tax support as well as $969 million in new capital commitments. These include the current $300 million allocation for the quantum hub. Additional support has included $12 million for hiring new full-time faculty members, $8 million aimed at closing the “TAP gap,” and access to a state endowment match program where every two dollars raised through philanthropy can be matched with one dollar from state funds.
The Quantum Research and Innovation Hub will focus on quantum science and technology, especially quantum communication and networking. The initiative aims to strengthen SUNY at Stony Brook’s role as a leader in this field, supporting U.S. efforts to maintain global leadership in quantum information science.
As part of this investment, SUNY at Stony Brook will undergo rebranding during the current semester to align more closely with the SUNY system’s name and logo. This process will also involve other university centers within SUNY.
