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research and development



NOUN
R & D
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As other analysts have argued, the bulk of Rigetti’s revenue is tied to milestone-based research and development contracts, which could limit its near-term growth potential.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Going public will also help chip research and development, which requires capital investment and involves bringing in talent, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

The $100 million federal funding for D-Wave is contingent on research and development milestones, including prototype delivery.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

“We intend to use the proceeds for research and development, investment in strategic business initiatives and general corporate purposes,” Momentus CEO John Rood said in a statement.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

Yet instead of receiving recognition and gratitude, Los Alamos received “rather thinly veiled criticism” that it was not up to the job of weapons research and development.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik




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