Rigetti Computing signs letter of intent for $100M funding from US Department of Commerce
Rigetti Computing has signed a letter of intent with the US Department of Commerce for up to $100 million in funding. This funding aims to advance superconducting quantum computing, marking a significant commitment to quantum hardware development. The federal backing comes as the US intensifies its focus on quantum technologies amid global competition.
- ▪Rigetti Computing is set to receive up to $100 million from the US Department of Commerce.
- ▪The funding is intended to support advancements in superconducting quantum computing.
- ▪Rigetti reported a record revenue of $4.4 million in Q1 2026, making the potential funding transformative.
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