White House officials are expected to host tech executives to discuss federal efforts to promote research into quantum information science.

The goal is to develop a cohesive national strategy for research into quantum information science (QIS).

Nations are in a race to not only establish dominance in quantum technology, but also the standards that will guide the market.

CBO officials said the bulk of the costs would come from increased QIS education and research funding to the Department of Energy, NIST and NSF.

The congressman said the Five Eyes intelligence alliance should collaborate on more technology developments, including quantum computing.

An Air Force official said last week the military is planning a joint exercise with the UK, Australia and Canada on a quantum “challenge program.”