Lehigh University joins Keystone AI + Quantum Factory in Pennsylvania
A statewide network aligning seven research-intensive universities with the Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center, the State of Pennsylvania and Team Pennsylvania to translate AI and quantum research into industry solutions, workforce training and shared computing infrastructure.
Lehigh University is one of seven research intensive universities in Pennsylvania to launch the Keystone AI + Quantum Factory.
The collaboration is being run along with the Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center, the State of Pennsylvania and Team Pennsylvania.
The Keystone AI + Quantum Factory is a statewide innovation network leveraging AI and quantum computing to translate university research into practical solutions for Pennsylvania’s key industries.
The initiative marks the first time the state’s seven research institutions have aligned around a shared vision to create large-scale artificial intelligence and quantum technologies for Pennsylvania’s businesses and workers.
“The Keystone AI + Quantum Factory is creating a coordinated, statewide platform that changes Pennsylvania’s position in the national research landscape,” said Anand Jagota, vice provost for research at Lehigh. “By aligning talent and infrastructure across our leading research universities, we create a single point of entry for federal agencies and industry partners that none of us could offer alone. ”
Organizers said the Keystone AI + Quantum Factory is built on three interconnected pillars designed to drive economic growth and success.
- World Class Research: Using new tools to drive cutting-edge research, launch start-ups, and build smart partnerships with businesses across the state.
- Workforce Development: Preparing students and employees across Pennsylvania for future-focused careers integrating technology.
- Shared Infrastructure: Delivering large scale GPU/CPU and data resources that are needed to lead in the era of AI as well as supporting leadership in emerging technologies.
“Bringing together Pennsylvania’s top research universities, the Keystone AI, and Quantum Factory will accelerate breakthroughs in technologies that are shaping the future of our economy,” said Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development Deputy Secretary for Technology and Entrepreneurship Jen Gilburg. “This initiative will turn world-class research into new companies, high-quality jobs, and economic opportunity across the Commonwealth.”