The "Quantum Utilization Buildout Infrastructure and Technology Grant Program" aims to integrate the state's existing quantum infrastructure into a cohesive network. The program is accepting applications through October 23. Eligible applicants include utilities, university campuses, and private technology shops, provided they can offer a 20 percent cash match. The initiative is part of Governor Bill Lee’s broader strategy to establish Tennessee as a central hub for quantum networking and utility-based quantum applications. By connecting entities like Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and EPB’s quantum network, the state hopes to gain a competitive advantage in the quantum deployment landscape.