Florida Alliance for Quantum Technology (FAQT)
Uniting Florida’s universities to lead the nation in quantum innovation.
About the Alliance
On October 8, 2025, during Quantum Beach 2025 in West Palm Beach, fourteen of Florida’s leading universities came together to launch the Florida Alliance for Quantum Technology (FAQT) — a statewide coalition committed to advancing quantum research, education, and commercialization.
The Alliance represents a unified effort to make Florida the nation’s premier hub for quantum innovation, bringing together expertise from academia, industry, and government to strengthen the state’s position in next-generation technology.
Participating Universities
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
- Florida A&M University
- Florida Atlantic University
- Florida Gulf Coast University
- Florida Institute of Technology
- Florida International University
- Florida Polytechnic University
- Florida State University
- University of Central Florida
- University of Florida
- University of Miami
- University of North Florida
- University of South Florida
- University of West Florida
Florida’s Vision for a Quantum Future
The Florida Alliance for Quantum Technology establishes a framework for collaboration across higher education, industry, and state government. By coordinating research, sharing infrastructure, and aligning educational programs, the Alliance will accelerate the growth of a quantum-ready workforce and attract new investment to the state.