New York State is investing $300 million to create a Quantum Research and Innovation Hub at the State University of New York (SUNY) at Stony Brook. The initiative will advance the state’s leadership in quantum science with a focus on quantum communication and networking.
Gov. Kathy Hochul made the announcement Sept. 17 at Stony Brook’s New York State Center of Excellence in Wireless and Information Technology.
The hub builds on Stony Brook’s role as a center for advanced research and is expected to strengthen national security, foster economic growth, create opportunities for students and faculty, and enhance collaboration with industry partners.
Since 2021, Stony Brook has received $73 million in additional operating aid and nearly $969 million in state capital commitments, including the new quantum investment. The university has also gained resources to hire new faculty, close the Tuition Assistance Program funding gap, and access the state’s endowment matching program.
The investment is part of a broader effort to expand research capacity across the 64-campus SUNY system. Recent initiatives have supported artificial intelligence, climate research, and other advanced technologies. By directing resources into higher education, New York aims to double research expenditures, attract top talent, and strengthen its position in global innovation.
With more than 26,000 students and membership in the Association of American Universities, Stony Brook is recognized as the state’s flagship public university. SUNY research accounts for about a quarter of all academic research conducted in New York, and the new hub is expected to build on that momentum. Leaders project that the funding will help cement Long Island’s role in driving breakthroughs in science and technology.
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