NSA, DEVCOM Army Research Office Launch QuantumEAGLe Initiative

The National Security Agency’s Laboratory for Physical Sciences, in collaboration with the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command’s Army Research Office, on Monday launched the Quantum Ecosystem Advancement, Growth & Leadership initiative.

The QuantumEAGLe program, launched in support of the President’s Quantum Executive Order, aims to accelerate the U.S. quantum computing ecosystem and strengthen national technological leadership by cultivating a resilient domestic industrial base.

“Building on LPS’s rich history in Quantum Information Science, which includes decades of foundational research and collaboration with the Department of Defense, QuantumEAGLe represents a significant expansion of NSA’s quantum computing efforts. This initiative is designed to cultivate a resilient U.S. industrial base capable of delivering on the promise of quantum computing for national and economic security,” said Liji Samuel, chief of the Laboratory for Physical Sciences at NSA.

The initiative targets five primary areas:

• Industry Engagement — Fostering collaboration with quantum companies to align research priorities with commercial needs and market opportunities.

• Commercial Roadmaps — Working with partners to identify challenges and chart paths for broader quantum technology adoption.

• Supply Chain Advancement — Enhancing the performance, production and commercial availability of specialized components essential to quantum computer manufacturing.

• Algorithmic Applications — Developing novel algorithms that provide quantum advantage and error-correction techniques required for fault-tolerant quantum computation.

• Foundational Research — Addressing core scientific barriers in qubit performance, simulation tools and system characterization.

Dr. Michael Metcalfe, NSA chief of Quantum Information Science, said working closely with industry will allow the partners to “enhance our supply chain, develop cutting-edge algorithms, and overcome fundamental research challenges” while maintaining U.S. leadership in the field.

A QuantumEAGLe Special Notice has been posted on SAM.gov by the Army Contracting Command. White papers are due Sept. 30 from academia as well as large and small businesses interested in basic research funding. The program employs flexible contracting mechanisms to engage U.S. quantum industry participants directly.

“Together, we are building the foundation for future breakthroughs that will benefit both national and economic security and the broader scientific community,” said Dr. Purush Iyer, acting director of the Army Research Office.

The announcement underscores federal momentum in quantum information science. For high-net-worth individuals tracking defense tech and emerging computing, it signals sustained support for domestic quantum supply chains, algorithms and foundational work that could create engagement opportunities for relevant U.S. companies as fault-tolerant systems advance.