Washington, D.C. — May 7, 2026 — America250, the national nonpartisan organization charged by Congress to lead the commemoration of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, today announced a partnership with Qualcomm Incorporated, a U.S.-founded technology leader powering intelligent computing from the edge to data center and wireless connectivity. Through this collaboration, Qualcomm will support initiatives designed to engage 350 million Americans while highlighting the American technological leadership that continues to shape the world’s future.
Founded in San Diego on a legacy of American ingenuity, Qualcomm has spent over four decades pioneering the core technologies that power the modern digital economy—enabling every generation of wireless from 2G to 5G, advancing Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, and expanding AI processing across the devices and systems people use every day. These innovations support cutting-edge experiences and services across smartphones, PCs, wearables, automotive, industrial IoT, edge networking, robotics, and data centers. Today, as the number one patent holder among U.S. companies and with more than $110B invested in research and development since the company’s inception, Qualcomm drives innovation that strengthens U.S. competitiveness while enabling global industries and economies to connect billions of people worldwide.
As part of the partnership, Qualcomm will participate in America Innovates, a flagship initiative that celebrates the breakthroughs shaping the nation’s past, present, and future. The three-day, open-to-the-public experience taking place May 16–18, 2026 in San Francisco will feature immersive exhibits and conversations with leaders across industries including technology, healthcare, transportation, and consumer innovation. Qualcomm’s participation will spotlight insights from its engineering leadership, demonstrating how American-led advancements in wireless connectivity, computing, and AI scale globally to transform industries.
“At the core of America’s 250-year story is a spirit of innovation that continues to shape our future,” said Rosie Rios, Chair of America250. “Qualcomm’s leadership in advancing next-generation technologies reflects the ingenuity that defines our nation. Together, we will inspire Americans to celebrate this historic milestone while looking ahead to the next 250 years of progress.”
From enabling the smartphone revolution to advancing AI, 5G, and next-generation semiconductors, Qualcomm’s technologies underscore how U.S. innovation fuels global connectivity, economic growth, and technological leadership. As the United States approaches its Semiquincentennial, Qualcomm’s continued investment in American research and engineering reflects a broader commitment to strengthening the nation’s role as the world’s engine for breakthrough technology.
“For 250 years, American innovation has driven progress around the world—and what we build today will determine what comes next,” said Cristiano Amon, President and CEO of Qualcomm Incorporated. “Qualcomm is a proud American company creating technology for the world. We’re honored to partner with America250 to celebrate that spirit of innovation as we continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible in 6G, AI, and advanced computing to drive global impact. We will continue to do our part to engineer human progress.”
For more information about Qualcomm, visit qualcomm.com. To learn more about America250 and its national commemorative efforts, visit America250.org.
About America250
America250 is the national nonpartisan initiative working to engage every American in celebrating and commemorating the Semiquincentennial, the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. It is spearheaded by the congressionally-appointed U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission and its sole-supporting nonprofit organization, America250.org, Inc., together known as America250. This multi-year effort kicked off with America’s Invitation on July 4, 2023: a national public engagement campaign inviting all Americans to share their stories and their hopes and dreams for the future of this country. Leading up to July 4, 2026, America250 is working to provide opportunities for all Americans to pause and reflect on our nation’s past, honor the contributions of all Americans, and look to the future we want to create for the next generation and beyond. To learn more, visit America250.org, and follow us on X, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and TikTok.
About Qualcomm
Qualcomm relentlessly innovates to deliver intelligent computing everywhere, helping the world tackle some of its most important challenges. Building on our 40 years of technology leadership in creating era-defining breakthroughs, we deliver a broad portfolio of solutions built with our leading-edge AI, high-performance, low-power computing, and unrivaled connectivity. Our Snapdragon® platforms power extraordinary consumer experiences, and our Qualcomm Dragonwing™ products empower businesses and industries to scale to new heights. Together with our ecosystem partners, we enable next-generation digital transformation to enrich lives, improve businesses, and advance societies. At Qualcomm, we are engineering human progress.
Qualcomm Incorporated includes our licensing business, QTL, and the vast majority of our patent portfolio. Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated, operates, along with its subsidiaries, substantially all of our engineering and research and development functions and substantially all of our products and services businesses, including our QCT semiconductor business. Snapdragon and Qualcomm branded products are products of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries. Qualcomm patents are licensed by Qualcomm Incorporated.