COLLEGE PARK, Md., October 20 2025 -- IonQ, the world’s leading quantum company, today announced its role as a founding member of Q-Alliance, an ambitious new initiative to establish a world-class quantum computing hub in Lombardy, Italy. Formed in alignment with Italy’s National Strategy for Quantum Technologies, Q-Alliance brings together public and private partners committed to building a future-forward quantum ecosystem.

The initiative – launched at the ComoLake2025 Digital Innovation Forum – combines the advanced quantum technology and expertise of IonQ with support from leading Italian scientific institutions and governmental stakeholders. Q-Alliance aims to accelerate breakthroughs in science, support Italy’s industrial transition, and ensure long-term digital sovereignty.

“IonQ enables a fantastic opportunity for Italy to lead a ‘Quantum Renaissance’ with the potential to transform not only the country but the EU,” said Niccolo de Masi, Chairman and CEO of IonQ. “Through this landmark quantum collaboration, we intend to create quantum applications that can accelerate every segment of Italy's major industries – from defense to agriculture, automotive to healthcare. All areas of the Italian economy will benefit by leveraging IonQ's industry-leading quantum computing, quantum networking, and quantum sensing solutions.”

As a founding member of Q-Alliance, IonQ will contribute its leadership in gate-based, universal quantum computing and its expansive exclusive capabilities in quantum networking, security, and sensing. Q-Alliance will provide infrastructure to support research, entrepreneurship, and real-world quantum applications across key sectors such as pharmaceuticals, materials science, logistics, and financial services.

The formation of Q-Alliance follows the announcement of Italy’s National Strategy for Quantum Technologies, a roadmap focused on:

• Strengthening national quantum infrastructure
• Advancing industrial applications
• Developing quantum talent through education and training
• Ensuring ethical and secure deployment of emerging technologies

Undersecretary Alessio Butti, who helped launch the strategy, highlighted Q-Alliance as “not only a technological milestone but also a model of open innovation and cooperation, a symbol of Italian leadership in the European quantum transition.”

Q-Alliance is designed as an open and inclusive ecosystem accessible to researchers, universities, and businesses. The initiative places a strong emphasis on cultivating next-generation quantum talent through scholarships, internships, and training programs. This collaboration builds on IonQ’s expansion across the U.K., Europe, Asia and other global markets – further solidifying its position as the world’s leading quantum company.