Qubic Announces Sale of Cryogenic Amplifiers to Quantum Machines

First Commercially Offered KI-TWP Amplifier Delivers Greater Reliability and Large Drop in Heat Dissipation, Crucial for Certain Quantum Computing ModalitiesPress ReleaseSHERBROOKE, Canada (May 26, 2026) – Qubic, a developer of enabling hardware for quantum computing, sensing and defence, today announces it has secured a contract with its first customer for the company’s low-noise cryogenic amplifiers. That customer is Quantum Machines, a global leader in hybrid control systems for quantum computing. Together, the companies will examine integrating Qubic’s cryogenic amplifiers into the technology stack to optimize performance enhancements for quantum computers.The agreement means that Quantum Machines has early access to this technology as an integration partner, and its internal teams will begin to assess Qubic’s amplifier, benchmarking and making detailed comparisons with other existing solutions. This collaboration reflects a larger trend in the industry toward more tightly integrated quantum-classical systems, where component-level advances directly impact system-level performance.“Anyone following the quantum computing space is aware that the industry is evolving very quickly. Innovative companies like Qubic are contributing to that evolution by developing the components required to overcome the primary roadblocks slowing the scalability of quantum computers. This initial purchase by Quantum Machines represents a confirmation that the amplifiers we’ve developed can and do address a key barrier to the scalability of quantum computers,” said Jerome Bourassa, CEO and Co-Founder at Qubic. This initial purchase by Quantum Machines represents a confirmation that the amplifiers we’ve developed can and do address a key barrier to the scalability of quantum computers. In parallel, Qubic has partnered with the Israeli Quantum Computing Center (IQCC), a fully functional platform for testing quantum components that enables companies to shift from upfront capital investment to a more flexible usage-based model, accelerating development and iteration. Along with IQCC, Qubic will test and evaluate the devices in real quantum computing environments.Through this collaboration, the gains provided by these amplifiers will be quantified and validated, providing certainty for quantum computing companies looking to obtain an advantage in the development of their systems. The primary benefits include a reduction of heat dissipation by orders of magnitude (at 4 Kelvin), faster setup and reliability, improved qubit readout, and simpler user experience, particularly in supporting high-fidelity, low-latency readout required for real-time quantum control. We see this as part of the industry’s shift toward more tightly integrated quantum-classical architectures, where advances across the full control and readout stack are essential for enabling scalable, low-latency quantum systems and delivering greater value to our customers. The contract stipulates that Qubic will deliver 3 versions of its KI-TWPA amplifier by the end of this year. Each version will build on the performance of the last, with all amplifiers operating at frequencies matching current readout norms and delivering best-in-class gain. Heat dissipation of under 0.1 milliwatts is expected.“We have been following Qubic’s progress in developing amplifiers optimized for cryogenic conditions. The results are encouraging so far and we’re happy to start testing how such components can be integrated into the cryogenic environment of different quantum computing systems. More broadly, we see this as part of the industry’s shift toward more tightly integrated quantum-classical architectures, where advances across the full control and readout stack are essential for enabling scalable, low-latency quantum systems and delivering greater value to our customers,” said Itamar Sivan, CEO of Quantum Machines.KI-TWPAs are ultra-low-noise, wide-bandwidth devices which boost the amplitude of microwave signals with minimal distortion. They are designed to be used for reading out superconducting qubits in quantum computers and can be applied across other qubit modalities. Qubic’s device meets gain requirements by sourcing its nonlinear inductance from its transmission line material, eliminating the need for Josephson junctions, which can often be a source of unreliability. It can also operate near the quantum limit, enabling multiplexed qubit readout.“We are excited to collaborate with Qubic in testing these next-generation amplifiers within IQCC’s infrastructure,” said Nir Alfasi, General Manager of the Israeli Quantum Computing Center (IQCC). “Evaluating such technologies in real experimental systems is key to understanding their impact on readout performance, noise, and scalability.”Qubic’s unique approach to developing this technology means these amplifiers dissipate dramatically less heat at 4 Kelvin than alternative technologies, which account for over 40% of the heat load in this context. A significant reduction in heat therefore crucially lowers cooling demand on hardware when operating inside a cryogenic environment. Reducing heat dissipation also directly supports the ability to scale the number of qubits in a quantum system, one of the most pressing challenges facing the industry today. As quantum computer manufacturers push toward industrial-scale systems, thermal management has become an urgent bottleneck. By helping to remove this barrier, Qubic’s amplifiers bring the industry a meaningful step closer to utility scale quantum computing.The partnership with Quantum Machines is a significant milestone in the commercialization of Qubic’s KI-TWPA technology and in its evaluation within advanced quantum control architectures. In parallel, the collaboration with IQCC enables real-world validation of these devices within operational quantum systems. Deeply integrated in the quantum computing ecosystem, Quantum Machines represents an ideal first customer, one whose validation of this technology will potentially open the door to its widespread deployment in quantum computers around the world.SourceTelia Finland and QMill have successfully demonstrated quantum-enhanced encryption for mobile networks, offering protection against both classical and quantum computing attacks. 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