to expand the number of researchers, educators, and students with training in quantum information science and technology to develop a workforce pipeline;

to promote the development and inclusion of multidisciplinary curriculum and research opportunities for quantum information science at the undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral level;

to address basic research knowledge gaps, including computational research gaps;

to promote the further development of facilities and centers available for quantum information science and technology research, testing and education; and

to stimulate research on and promote more rapid development of quantum-based technologies;