Update
IonQ Advances to Final Stage of DARPA Initiative
IonQ has advanced to the final stage of DARPA's Quantum Assessment Initiative, valued at up to $300 million through 2029. DARPA has already reviewed IonQ twice and is now validating multiple generations of Superion, giving IonQ one of the strongest independent validations in the quantum realm. IonQ owns its US foundry through SkyWater, providing direct control over manufacturing and packaging.