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Icarus Quantum, a startup from Boulder, Colorado, is experiencing disruption due to a federal proposal by NIST to limit access for foreign scientists. This initiative, effective January, restricts after-hours access for noncitizens and could be expanded post-March 31, affecting many of NIST's 1,500 personnel in Boulder.

Icarus Quantum recently received a $400,000 grant from NIST to develop technology for connecting small quantum computers. CEO Poolad Imany is exploring relocation options due to the lack of available lab space in Colorado. The policy aligns with national security measures established during the Trump administration and aims to safeguard U.S. research from foreign interference.