The Quantum FAST Challenge is a competitive grant program that seeks to strengthen California's quantum ecosystem by funding projects in two priority areas: (1) Education and workforce development projects that build the talent pipeline that quantum technologies require; and (2) Applied use case demonstrations that pair researchers and students with industry partners to demonstrate applications in quantum-adjacent disciplines.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Sacramento
County
The county where this buyer is located.
Sacramento
Address
Physical address of this buyer.
1325 J St., Suite 1800
Phone Number
Contact phone number for this buyer.
(877) 345-4633
Zip Code
Postal code for this buyer's location.
95814
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
CautiousAggressive
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AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Board meetings and strategic plans from Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz)
California Competes Tax Credit Committee Minutes
Date: Nov 12, 2025Type: Meeting mention
The meeting featured a report from the Deputy Director regarding new tax credit agreements with nine businesses. The Committee formally approved recommendations for California Competes Tax Credit agreements, as well as recommendations for both standard and modified California Competes Tax Credit recaptures.
California Competes Tax Credit Committee Minutes
Date: Apr 30, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee reviewed and approved several California Competes Tax Credit agreements for companies including Mach Industries, Inc., Heron Power Electronics Company, Samsung Semiconductor, Inc., MP Materials Corp., and Harbinger Motors, Inc. Additionally, the committee discussed and approved recommendations for tax credit recaptures and modified recaptures. A report from the Deputy Director was presented regarding the state's tax credit awards.
California Competes Tax Credit Committee Minutes
Date: Jun 12, 2025Type: Meeting mention
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz).
The California Competes Tax Credit Committee meeting included discussions and approvals for tax credit agreements, with a total recommended tax credit amount. The committee also discussed and approved recommendations for both regular and modified California Competes Tax Credit recaptures. Member Henning expressed enthusiasm for attracting new companies to California and acknowledged the CalCompetes staff's efforts. The meeting concluded with a public comment period and adjournment.
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Meeting signals
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