The Expand QISET Act directs the National Science Foundation to award competitive grants to colleges, universities, and nonprofit organizations to build up their capacity in quantum information science, engineering, and technology research and education. The legislation specifically targets institutions that are not among the top 100 federally funded research institutions, helping to spread quantum expertise beyond elite research universities and strengthen the nation's quantum workforce pipeline. Eligible institutions can use funding to develop quantum curricula, recruit faculty, create bridge programs for graduate students, build research infrastructure, and support workforce training at all educational levels from K-12 through postdoctoral programs. The bill emphasizes supporting students from underrepresented backgrounds and encourages public-private partnerships to connect academic research with industry and government needs. While the legislation does not specify total funding amounts or timelines in the text provided, it establishes a merit-based competitive process overseen by the NSF Director in consultation with other federal agencies.
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