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Army FUZE Brings Nation's Leading Quantum and Photonics Innovators to Phoenix for xTech
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Fusion42 · 7 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Army FUZE hosted the xTech|Phantum Finals in Phoenix, gathering leading quantum and photonics innovators to compete for $200,000 in prizes and opportunities for Phase I Army SBIR proposals. The event supports EO 14413 by accelerating quantum technology development and deepens collaboration between commercial startups and the Army's modernization efforts.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Photonics & Optics.
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Army FUZE's push to integrate commercial quantum and photonics tech into military use means you need to build connections in Phoenix's innovation hub now. This opens investment and contract doors that could scale your tech into Army modernisation projects.
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