National Quantum Coordination Office

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National Quantum Coordination Office
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FormedEstablished: December 21, 2018 (2018-12-21)
JurisdictionUnited States
Headquarters Washington, DC, U.S.
Agency executive
  • Dr. Charles Tahan [1] , Assistant Director for QIS at OSTP, and Director of the NQCO
Website www.quantum.gov

In the United States the National Quantum Coordination Office (NQCO) is located in the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP). It is legislated by the National Quantum Initiative Act to carry out the daily activities needed for coordinating and supporting the National Quantum Initiative.

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References

  1. "NQCO - Directors: Dr. Charles Tahan". www.quantum.gov. Retrieved 26 April 2021.