After President Joe Biden’s administration designated the Mountain West’s quantum industry as one of 31 tech hubs in October, Colorado state leaders hoped the region would get on the program’s shortlist for more funding — and more recognition.

The second phase of the new federal tech hub program was a key part in cementing Colorado as the center of the quantum computing industry.

This week, state leaders got what they were hoping for.

The Economic Development Administration announced Tuesday that Colorado’s Elevate Quantum is among 12 tech hubs to receive funding for the U.S.’s most critical technologies – beating out Illinois’ quantum tech hub.

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