This week marks an important moment for the future of quantum technology in the United States — and for the State of Florida.
At Tech Basel Miami, a cornerstone event of eMerge Americas, Florida announced the launch of Florida Quantum, a privately led statewide initiative designed to organize the state’s quantum ecosystem and accelerate its competitiveness on the national stage. The effort is co-led by Matt Cimaglia, Founder & Managing Partner of Quantum Coast Capital, alongside Tony Jimenez, Managing Partner of Medina Ventures, with support from FloridaCommerce and the statewide research community.
Across the country, states like Maryland, Illinois, New Mexico, and Connecticut have established coordinated quantum alliances to support companies, researchers, and workforce development. Florida’s move signals that it intends not only to participate in this landscape — but to compete.
Florida Quantum aims to unify public and private partners under a shared strategy, offering companies a clear point of entry into a fast-evolving market. By connecting industry, researchers, policymakers, and capital networks, the initiative provides the structure companies increasingly seek as they determine where to build, hire, and deploy early commercially viable quantum systems.
Momentum has been building through gatherings such as Quantum Beach, eMerge Americas’ innovation programming, and expanding university activity across the state. Florida Quantum is the next natural progression — a coordinated framework for long-term growth.
To read the full story and learn more about Florida’s statewide quantum strategy, see the detailed coverage linked below.
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At Quantum Coast Capital, we believe coordination, clarity, and early leadership matter. Florida is now positioning itself to play a defining role in the quantum economy — and we’re proud to contribute to that effort.