Quantum Computing Inc. Awarded TFLN Photonic Chip Contract by U.S. Department of Commerce's National Institute of Standards and Technology
Quantum Computing Inc. (Nasdaq: QUBT) has secured a significant contract from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) for designing and fabricating thin-film lithium niobate (TFLN) photonic integrated circuits. The contract period runs from June 16, 2025, through April 15, 2026.
Additionally, QCi received a chip order from a Fortune 500 science and technology company operating in defense and intelligence markets. The project involves delivering mission-critical photonic components with specific performance requirements including low optical-loss waveguides, high-performance modulators, and narrow-band filters.
This marks QCi's first direct government contract for TFLN foundry services, representing a strategic step toward becoming a trusted U.S.-based supplier of advanced photonic technologies.
Quantum Computing Inc. (Nasdaq: QUBT) ha ottenuto un importante contratto dal National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) per la progettazione e la produzione di circuiti integrati fotonici in nitruro di litio a film sottile (TFLN). Il periodo del contratto va dal 16 giugno 2025 al 15 aprile 2026.
Inoltre, QCi ha ricevuto un ordine di chip da una azienda Fortune 500 nel settore scientifico e tecnologico attiva nei mercati della difesa e dell'intelligence. Il progetto prevede la fornitura di componenti fotonici mission-critical con requisiti prestazionali specifici, tra cui guide d'onda a bassa perdita ottica, modulatori ad alte prestazioni e filtri a banda stretta.
Questo rappresenta il primo contratto diretto con il governo per servizi di foundry TFLN per QCi, segnando un passo strategico verso il consolidamento come fornitore affidabile negli Stati Uniti di tecnologie fotoniche avanzate.
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Quantum Computing Inc. (Nasdaq : QUBT) a obtenu un contrat important du National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) pour la conception et la fabrication de circuits photoniques int茅gr茅s en niobate de lithium en couche mince (TFLN). La p茅riode du contrat s'茅tend du 16 juin 2025 au 15 avril 2026.
De plus, QCi a re莽u une commande de puces d'une entreprise Fortune 500 sp茅cialis茅e en sciences et technologies op茅rant dans les secteurs de la d茅fense et du renseignement. Le projet consiste 脿 fournir des composants photoniques critiques pour la mission avec des exigences de performance sp茅cifiques, incluant des guides d'ondes 脿 faible perte optique, des modulateurs haute performance et des filtres 脿 bande 茅troite.
Il s'agit du premier contrat gouvernemental direct de QCi pour des services de fonderie TFLN, marquant une 茅tape strat茅gique vers son positionnement comme fournisseur am茅ricain de confiance de technologies photoniques avanc茅es.
Quantum Computing Inc. (Nasdaq: QUBT) hat einen bedeutenden Vertrag mit dem National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) zur Entwicklung und Herstellung von D眉nnschicht-Lithiumniobat (TFLN) photonischen integrierten Schaltungen erhalten. Die Vertragslaufzeit erstreckt sich vom 16. Juni 2025 bis zum 15. April 2026.
Zus盲tzlich erhielt QCi eine Chip-Bestellung von einem Fortune-500-Unternehmen aus dem Wissenschafts- und Technologiesektor, das in den Bereichen Verteidigung und Nachrichtendienste t盲tig ist. Das Projekt umfasst die Lieferung missionskritischer photonischer Komponenten mit spezifischen Leistungsanforderungen, darunter verlustarme optische Wellenleiter, Hochleistungsmodulatoren und schmalbandige Filter.
Dies ist QCi's erster direkter Regierungsauftrag f眉r TFLN-Foundry-Dienstleistungen und stellt einen strategischen Schritt dar, um ein vertrauensw眉rdiger, in den USA ans盲ssiger Anbieter fortschrittlicher photonischer Technologien zu werden.
- Secured first direct government contract from NIST for TFLN foundry services
- Received additional chip order from Fortune 500 defense and technology company
- Contract demonstrates growing demand for domestic TFLN capabilities
- Expands presence in high-security and mission-critical markets
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QUBT's first direct government contract and Fortune 500 order mark significant commercial validation for their TFLN photonic technology.
This contract award represents a significant commercial milestone for Quantum Computing Inc. as it establishes the company as a trusted supplier of advanced photonic technologies to both government and major commercial entities. The NIST contract specifically targets thin-film lithium niobate (TFLN) photonic integrated circuits, which are critical components for next-generation computing and communications infrastructure.
The technical requirements mentioned鈥�low optical-loss waveguides, high-performance modulators, and narrow-band filters鈥攈ighlight the sophisticated nature of QCi's fabrication capabilities. TFLN is particularly valuable because it offers superior electro-optic properties compared to silicon photonics, enabling faster and more efficient modulation of light signals. This makes it ideal for applications requiring high bandwidth and low latency.
Securing both a direct government contract and an order from a Fortune 500 defense and technology contractor in close succession demonstrates growing market validation for QCi's foundry services model. The company is strategically positioning itself in the domestic supply chain for advanced photonics, which aligns with national security interests to reduce dependence on foreign semiconductor manufacturing.
The 10-month performance period suggests this is likely a developmental or initial production contract that could lead to larger opportunities if QCi successfully delivers. The fact that both NIST and a major defense contractor are customers indicates QCi's technology has applications in both research and operational environments, broadening its market potential.
This is QCi's first direct government contract for its TFLN foundry services and represents a key step in its plans to become a trusted
The contract leverages QCi's cutting edge prototyping capabilities and foundry services to deliver mission-critical photonic components on an accelerated timeline. The project scope includes design support and fabrication of TFLN-based PICs, with performance requirements focused on low optical-loss waveguides, high-performance modulators, and narrow-band filters.
Dr. Milan Begliarbekov, Chief Operating Officer of QCi, commented, "QCi is proud to deliver advanced photonic solutions to market through our commercial foundry. Additionally, we're pleased to add a leading Fortune 500 defense and technology contractor to our growing list of commercial customers, reinforcing the broad applicability of our TFLN platform across high-security, mission-critical environments."
Dr. Pouya Dianat, Chief Revenue Officer of QCi commented, "We are excited to support the NIST mission with our state-of-the-art TFLN capabilities. We are also encouraged to see commercial leaders in national security and technology infrastructure begin to adopt our chips in support of their missions. This contract highlights the potential of our foundry model and our commitment to providing secure, domestic access to cutting-edge photonic technologies. This award marks an important early milestone in our strategy to build long-term government and commercial partnerships."
About Quantum Computing Inc.
听(狈补蝉诲补辩: QUBT) is an innovative, integrated photonics and quantum optics technology company that provides accessible and affordable quantum machines and foundry services for the production of photonic chips based on thin-film lithium niobate (TFLN). QCi's products are designed to operate at room temperature and low power at an affordable cost. The Company's portfolio of core technologies and products offer unique capabilities in the areas of high-performance computing, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity, as well as remote sensing applications.
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