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Rigetti Computing, Inc.

announced 2026-05-21
Stake size
Announced value
$100.0M
Agency
Commerce
Program
CHIPS Act

Rigetti signs $100M CHIPS Act LOI with Commerce Dept for quantum R&D including equity stake

Rigetti Computing has signed a letter of intent with the U.S. Department of Commerce for up to $100 million in funding over three years under the CHIPS Act to accelerate superconducting quantum computing R&D. The LOI contemplates that the Department will receive an equity stake in Rigetti consistent with the total amount of funding, representing a direct government equity investment in the company.

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