The U.S. Sets a Quantum Computer Target for 2028
Summary
The U.S. government has set an ambitious target to develop a functional quantum computer by 2028 and has tasked the Energy Department with defining the technical framework. Federal agencies will work with private companies and universities to push research toward systems that can deliver practical scientific value. The plan also sets a roadmap for moving federal systems to quantum-resistant encryption by 2030 and 2031. A new Quantum Genesis initiative will focus on fault-tolerant quantum systems that can support meaningful workloads in chemistry, materials science, and related research areas. The timeline is aggressive, but the administration wants to accelerate quantum progress for both scientific competition and future cybersecurity resilience.