IBM files plans for 511,000 sq ft quantum facility
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Updated · constructionowners.com · May 2
IBM files plans for 511,000 sq ft quantum facility
13 articles · Updated · constructionowners.com · May 2
At its Poughkeepsie, New York campus, IBM would replace two buildings totalling 161,000 sq ft and create about 200 jobs.
The facility would manufacture and assemble next-generation systems, including technology supporting IBM's planned Starling quantum computer by 2029 and later Blue Jay designs.
The project would expand the campus to about 3.9 million sq ft across 45 buildings, but still needs grid verification, environmental studies and permit changes.
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Poughkeepsie Quantum Hub: IBM’s Roadmap to Fault-Tolerant Starling System with 20,000x Performance Boost
Overview
In May 2026, IBM announced a major expansion of its quantum computing campus in Poughkeepsie, reinforcing the site as a global quantum hub. This includes building a new facility to develop advanced systems like Starling, a fault-tolerant quantum computer with 200 logical qubits set for 2029, and Blue Jay, targeting 2,000 logical qubits by 2033. The project will create around 200 jobs and boost the local economy, while addressing engineering challenges such as cryogenic cooling and power demands through innovative facility design and environmental studies. IBM’s roadmap encourages early enterprise adoption and partnerships, supported by a strong ecosystem and strategic collaborations like the IBM-Cisco network infrastructure partnership.