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Updated · ARLnow · Sep 21
Phasecraft Opens U.S. Headquarters in Arlington, Creating 19 Jobs
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Updated · ARLnow · Sep 21

Phasecraft Opens U.S. Headquarters in Arlington, Creating 19 Jobs

3 articles · Updated · ARLnow · Sep 21

Summary

  • Phasecraft, a U.K. quantum-computing company, is opening its U.S. headquarters in Ballston, Arlington, with plans to add 19 jobs.
  • Ballston won the site because of Virginia’s skilled workforce, nearby research universities and proximity to federal agencies and industry stakeholders.
  • DARPA’s presence in Ballston also aligns with Phasecraft’s U.S. growth: the company joined the agency’s Quantum Benchmarking Initiative earlier this year and was selected for an ARPA-E computational chemistry program.
  • The move adds to Ballston’s recent run of tech expansions, including a $19 million defense-tech investment tied to 210 new Virginia jobs and other headquarters relocations.

Insights

Can a modest 19-job investment in Arlington spark the next major revolution in industrial quantum software and advanced defense technology?
Why is a UK quantum computing firm quietly setting up shop just miles from the Pentagon to tackle complex industrial problems?