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IonQ Chairman and CEO Niccolo de Masi, Dr. Chris Ballance, President of Quantum Computing; Colorado Governor Jared Polis; and Boulder Mayor Aaron Brockett.
IonQ Chairman and CEO Niccolo de Masi, Dr. Chris Ballance, President of Quantum Computing; Colorado Governor Jared Polis; and Boulder Mayor Aaron Brockett.
IonQ opens quantum computing research lab in Boulder
ColoradoBiz Staff //May 13, 2026//
In Brief:
- IonQ opens 22,000-square-foot lab at Boulder 38
- Facility focuses on semiconductor ion trap chips
- Ribbon cutting attended by Governor Jared Polis
- First quantum computer installation expected this year
IonQ has opened a new quantum computing research and development laboratory in Boulder that will support semiconductor chip testing and development for future quantum computing systems.
The company said the 22,000-square-foot facility at Boulder 38, located at 1685 38th St., will house research operations focused on semiconductor ion trap chips and quantum computing technologies. The site spans two floors of the research and innovation campus developed by Breakthrough Properties.
Company executives joined Jared Polis and Aaron Brockett for a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday.
“Quantum is now,” said IonQ Chairman and CEO Niccolo de Masi. “IonQ is proud to partner with Governor Polis, the Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade, and the city of Boulder to continue to drive Colorado’s reputation as a leader in quantum innovation.”
Polis said the company’s expansion reinforces Colorado’s position in the quantum technology sector.
“Colorado is a quantum hub, and we are only growing,” Polis said. “The selection of Boulder as IonQ’s North American expansion is proof of Colorado’s strong and growing quantum economy.”
IonQ said the Boulder facility is expected to have its first fully installed quantum computer later this year. The laboratory will support the company’s efforts to develop trapped-ion quantum computers and semiconductor ion-trap chips.
Attendees at the opening included Justin Schwartz, Jessi Olsen and representatives from the UK government office in Denver.
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