IBM Unveils Its Most Advanced Quantum Computer in Chicago, Marking a Milestone for Illinois's Quantum Future
IBM, Friday, November 6th, 2026
IBM unveiled an IBM Quantum System Two in Chicago, its first quantum computer in Illinois, powered by the Nighthawk chip.
IBM, the University of Chicago, the State of Illinois and the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park unveiled an IBM Quantum System Two in Chicago, IBM's first quantum computer in the state and its most advanced available system.
It runs on IBM Quantum Nighthawk, the most powerful quantum chip IBM has built, and is initially housed at Hyde Park Labs hosted by the University of Chicago.
The system anchors IQMP's National Quantum Algorithm Center, established in 2024, and will eventually move to the IQMP campus under construction.
IBM CEO Arvind Krishna and Governor JB Pritzker said it will support researchers and businesses across Illinois.