IonQ

IonQ is a publicly traded quantum computing company (NYSE: IONQ) and one of the most prominent commercial players in the field. The company builds trapped-ion quantum computers and sells access through Amazon Braket, Microsoft Azure Quantum, and Google Cloud, making it the most cloud-accessible quantum platform in the industry. On May 12, 2026, IonQ opened a 22,000 square foot research and development lab at 1685 38th Street in Boulder, with Governor Jared Polis attending the ribbon cutting alongside Chairman and CEO Niccolo de Masi. The Boulder facility is led on the science side by David Allcock (VP Science) and is focused on designing next-generation semiconductor ion trap chips, a strategically critical component for scaling trapped-ion systems. The Boulder lab represents IonQ making Colorado a permanent strategic address rather than a satellite office, joining Quantinuum as the second major trapped-ion company anchored on the Front Range. Dr. Chris Ballance serves as President of Quantum Computing and leads the broader trapped-ion technical roadmap. The Colorado Office of Economic Development approved a $2.75M incentive package under 'Project Electron' to support the expansion.