Welcome to the Mizzou Quantum Innovation Center (QIC)!

We’re excited to welcome you to the Mizzou Quantum Innovation Center (QIC)—a dynamic hub for quantum research, education, and innovation. Our mission is to build a thriving quantum community at the University of Missouri, across the UM System, and with academic and industry partners nationwide.

At Mizzou-QIC, we’re advancing the frontier of quantum technologies through collaborative research, hands-on training, and entrepreneurial initiatives. As the 40th IBM Quantum Innovation Center in the world—and the only one of its kind in the region—Mizzou-QIC offers a distinctive opportunity for students to engage directly with quantum computing platforms, applied research, and real-world challenges. Whether you’re interested in quantum computing, quantum physics, quantum for AI, or quantum-inspired applications in life sciences, energy, and more, our center provides access to cutting-edge resources and mentorship from faculty and industry leaders. This is a place where curious minds grow into future quantum innovators.

With strong support from the College of Engineering, the College of Arts and Science, and Research Support Solutions within MU’s Department of IT, we’re shaping a quantum-ready workforce and accelerating regional leadership in this emerging field.

Considering your future in quantum? There’s no better place in the region to begin than at Mizzou. Start your quantum journey with us!

Chi-Ren Shyu, Executive Committee Chair, Mizzou-QIC