Infleqtion wins three DOE projects for quantum AI and sensing

Infleqtion has secured three projects within the U.S. Department of Energy’s new Genesis mission, a national initiative that integrates AI, supercomputing, quantum systems, and advanced scientific instruments. These collaborations with Argonne National Laboratory, Brookhaven National Laboratory, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, and the University of Colorado Boulder will focus on applications ranging from nuclear power research to energy efficiency. The Genesis mission aims to accelerate breakthroughs in energy, science, and national security by bringing together government, industry, and academia. “AI data centers are consuming more power than the grid has ever built for processing power, and the industry is recognizing that these types of problems cannot be addressed by traditional computing alone,” said Matthew Kinsella, CEO of Infleqtion, highlighting the push for exploring quantum solutions. These awards demonstrate increased investment in quantum technology as a strategic national asset.

AI-optimized quantum circuit design for nuclear applications

Infleqtion’s recent success in securing three projects within the U.S. Department of Energy’s Genesis mission demonstrates the growing focus on leveraging quantum computing for complex scientific challenges, particularly optimizing quantum circuit designs for nuclear power applications. A collaboration between Infleqtion and Argonne National Laboratory focuses specifically on this challenge, aiming to improve computational methods for realistic nuclear problems. This partnership reflects a broader trend of integrating artificial intelligence and quantum systems to overcome the limitations inherent in classical computing. Recognition of this energy constraint of classical computing is driving investment in alternative solutions like quantum computing, especially for computationally intensive tasks. Phase I Research and Funding Announcement Awards from the Genesis Mission aim to identify promising pathways toward innovative scientific capabilities and establish a foundation for future investments.

Infleqtion’s work with Argonne will focus on designing and demonstrating research workflows that integrate AI and scientific investigation, and evaluate whether these approaches can accelerate discovery and improve predictive power. This project has the potential to move beyond theoretical quantum algorithms towards practical applications in nuclear science and unlock new insights into materials science and energy production.

AI data centers are consuming more power than the grid has ever built out, and the industry is beginning to realize that these types of problems cannot be addressed by traditional computing alone.

Matthew Kinsella, Infleqtion CEO

Unlike traditional sensors that rely on classical physics, atomic quantum sensors exploit the precise properties of atoms to more accurately measure subtle changes in gravity, magnetic fields, and time. Genesis Mission’s investments in this area recognize the potential for quantum sensors to revolutionize fields such as materials science, environmental monitoring, and national security. Infleqtion’s approach goes beyond simply building more sensitive sensors. We aim to create systems that can autonomously adapt and optimize performance using Agentic AI. This means that the sensors don’t just collect data, they actively learn from the environment and adjust settings to maximize signal quality and minimize noise. This collaboration will focus on the design and testing of these deployable sensors to assess whether AI-driven approaches can accelerate data acquisition, improve measurement accuracy, and unlock new scientific insights not accessible through traditional methods. Infleqtion’s research in this area highlights the broader move towards practical application of quantum technologies, moving beyond theoretical demonstrations towards real-world solutions.