QCi Acquires NuCrypt for $5M to Expand Quantum Communications

The acquisition establishes quantum communications as a core commercial vertical for QCi.

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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Quantum Computing Inc. (Nasdaq: QUBT) has finalized its $5 million acquisition of NuCrypt, LLC, a quantum communications technology company. This deal will allow QCi to integrate NuCrypt's systems with its own thin-film lithium niobate (TFLN) technology to reduce device footprints and improve the scalability of secure communication products.

Why it matters

The acquisition of NuCrypt establishes quantum communications as a key focus area for QCi as it looks to consolidate its 'design-to-delivery' capabilities for room-temperature quantum systems. By combining NuCrypt's communication protocols with QCi's photonic foundry services, the company aims to produce high-volume, robust quantum networking components.

The details

NuCrypt, founded in 2003, brings over two decades of experience in quantum optics and RF-photonics. The company is a member of the Chicago Quantum Exchange and has collaborated with institutions like Fermilab, Argonne National Lab, and Northwestern University. NuCrypt's patent portfolio in photonic signal processing will now be added to QCi's existing intellectual property.

  • QCi finalized the $5 million acquisition of NuCrypt on March 5, 2026.
  • The combined entities are scheduled to demonstrate their integrated technologies at the OFC Conference in Los Angeles from March 17–19, 2026.

The players

Quantum Computing Inc. (Nasdaq: QUBT)

A publicly traded quantum computing company that has now expanded into quantum communications through the acquisition of NuCrypt.

NuCrypt, LLC

A quantum communications technology company founded in 2003 with expertise in quantum optics and RF-photonics. NuCrypt is now a wholly owned subsidiary of QCi.

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What’s next

The combined entities are scheduled to demonstrate their integrated technologies at the OFC Conference in Los Angeles from March 17–19, 2026.

The takeaway

This acquisition solidifies QCi's position in the quantum communications market, allowing the company to leverage NuCrypt's expertise and intellectual property to develop more scalable and robust quantum networking components.