HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP)-- The Innovation Institute at the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative announced $16-million in grant funding that will have a significant impact in western Massachusetts. The new regionwide quantum computing complex will be housed at the Massachusetts Green High Performance Computing Center (MGHPCC) in Holyoke. The announcement was made Tuesday afternoon at a news conference in Boston. Holyoke Health receives funding for career training center The Innovation Institute at the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative is providing $5 million and QuEra, MGHPCC’s industry partner is providing $11 million. The complex will support start-ups, companies, research organizations, and other entities involved in the growth of quantum technologies and will provide internship and fellowship opportunities. Massachusetts has been recognized as a "global hub" for the technology industry, and MGHPCC provides state-of-the-art infrastructure for computationally intensive research. Additionally, the location allows access to and partnerships with local research colleges and universities.