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February 4, 2026, 3:36 PM EST. Western Massachusetts is accelerating quantum computing plans with a mix of private capital and state support. In Springfield's tech corridor, fiber upgrades funded by private firms and a historic building upgrade connect to Holyoke's Massachusetts Green High Performance Computing Center. A TechHub designation for Quantum Technologies, paired with a $1 million feasibility study and Springfield Technical Community College involvement, aims to build a quantum supply chain accelerator, a startup studio and local talent pipelines. The project ties into a broader AI hub backed by a $31 million grant for the Holyoke center and partnerships with Cambridge Computer and Dell Technologies to provide AI-ready computing resources. Officials stress data transfer speed and future demand as the driver, with secrecy about exact investment figures.