$3.7M Quantum Technology Investment Includes Prince William County

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, VA — Prince William County is one of five Northern Virginia localities included in a nearly $3.7 million state investment designed to build a workforce pipeline for the region's growing quantum technology industry.

Gov. Abigail Spanberger announced Thursday that the Virginia Quantum Hub was awarded $3,684,912 through the Growth and Opportunity for Virginia, or GO Virginia, program.

The project also includes Fairfax City and Arlington, Fairfax and Loudoun counties. According to the governor's office, the funding will support a four-tier quantum workforce pipeline, shared regional infrastructure and a governance model to better align industry and academic priorities.

State officials said the project is intended to help meet significant demand for workers in the emerging technology sector, with more than 1,100 quantum-related jobs currently open across Northern Virginia.

“My Administration is committed to supporting and strengthening the industries that power economic growth in local communities across our Commonwealth,” Spanberger said. “These strategic investments reflect that focus: fostering innovation and building durable pathways to good jobs that support long-term economic security for Virginia families.”

More Than $5 Million Awarded Across Virginia

The Northern Virginia project received the largest share of more than $5 million in GO Virginia grants announced Thursday. The four projects are expected to leverage nearly $15 million in additional matching funds and private capital, according to the governor's office.

The other awards will support business accelerators and startups in the Fredericksburg region, AI-focused entrepreneurship in Southside Virginia and manufacturing workforce training in the Shenandoah Valley.

“These projects reflect the hard work and shared vision of local leaders, employers, educators, and innovators,” Virginia Secretary of Commerce and Trade Carrie Chenery said. “When we invest in capacity building for key industries — from quantum technology to agriculture, from manufacturing to IT — we invest in long-term economic growth across Virginia’s diverse regions.”

GO Virginia was created in 2017 to encourage regional collaboration and investment in high-growth industries. According to the governor's office, the program has supported the creation of 27,000 jobs, provided industry-aligned training opportunities for 58,000 people and served more than 27,000 businesses.