IonQ, World’s Leading Quantum Platform Company, Opens New Quantum Computing R&D Lab in Boulder Support from Governor Polis and Access to Boulder’s Deep Tech Workforce Instrumental in Choice to Bring Advanced Quantum Research to Colorado Boulder, CO May 12, 2026 – IonQ (NYSE: IONQ) today announced a new laboratory suite in Boulder, Colorado that will house state-of-the-art Quantum Computing R&D and semiconductor chip testing facilities that will be used to develop and refine technologies central to future generations of its leading quantum computing systems. Presiding over the festivities were company leaders Niccolo de Masi, Chairman and CEO; Dr. Chris Ballance, President of Quantum Computing; Colorado Governor Jared Polis; and Boulder Mayor Aaron Brockett. Other prominent figures from the Boulder deep tech and business communities also attended, welcoming this latest addition to the extensive roster of IonQ teams that are already proud contributors to the thriving Colorado tech economy. Senior executives from the Louisville-based IonQ Space Missions and Broomfield-based IonQ Optical Communications product families also joined their IonQ Quantum Computing colleagues for the occasion. ”Quantum is Now!” said company Chairman and CEO Niccolo de Masi in advance of the official ribbon-cutting ceremony. “IonQ is delivering, today, on the promise of using our advanced quantum technologies to solve the world’s most complex problems, aiding communities and businesses in everything from improving lives with faster pharmaceutical development, to enhancing reliability of infrastructure and optimizing manufacturing processes. IonQ is proud to partner with Governor Polis, the Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade, and the city of Boulder to continue to drive Colorado’s reputation as a leader in quantum innovation. We’re deeply appreciative of the support Colorado has demonstrated in helping bring our new R&D labs here, and excited to tap into its highly skilled workforce as we continue to grow.” “Colorado is