Founded in Maryland by former U.S. Army cyber pioneer Anthony Lawrence, Light Rider Inc. integrates quantum computing and quantum-security technology for government, defense, and enterprise customers. Its work spans on-premises quantum processors, quantum-derived entropy, and security systems that add a physical layer to existing communications networks. The company also operates a cloud platform that provides unified access to quantum hardware and related services.
Quantum Technologies Laboratories, IncQuantum Technologies Laboratories, Inc. is a U.S.-incorporated defense company distinguished by its focus on transferring sovereign capability rather than creating lasting client dependence. It works with governments and allied institutions to turn lessons from modern conflict into durable systems, with its original quantum-secured communications technology protected by two granted U.S. patents.New York, NY
IonQ, IncIonQ grew from more than 30 years of academic research and trapped-ion breakthroughs at the University of Maryland and Duke University before Dr. Chris Monroe and Dr. Jungsang Kim founded the company in 2015. Based in College Park, Maryland, it develops commercial quantum computers and helps organizations apply them to difficult computational problems through cloud access and support from quantum scientists.COLLEGE PARK, MD
Dyber, IncFounded in 2024, Dyber is a Delaware corporation based in Annapolis, Maryland, focused on building hardware for the quantum era. Its core work is post-quantum cryptographic security for organizations handling sensitive information, with the QUAC-100 serving as its flagship platform for accelerating NIST-standardized encryption. Dyber is also developing photonic quantum computing and auditable hardware-based reasoning systems.ANNAPOLIS, MD