BTQ Technologies Expands Quantum Hardware Efforts with New NYC Hub

Hires top talent from Apple, Meta, and others to accelerate quantum compute in memory program

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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BTQ Technologies, a global quantum technology company, has announced the opening of a new research and development hub in New York City's Flatiron District. The company has also significantly expanded its Quantum Compute in Memory (QCIM) engineering team, bringing on senior talent from leading tech and semiconductor firms to accelerate the development and commercialization of its quantum-secure silicon solutions.

Why it matters

BTQ's expansion into New York and the hiring of this experienced team is a significant step forward in the company's efforts to bring quantum-safe hardware to market. As quantum computing advances, the need for robust security solutions to protect mission-critical networks is becoming increasingly urgent. BTQ's QCIM program aims to deliver quantum-secure silicon that can be integrated into a wide range of government and enterprise applications.

The details

The new New York hub will be led by Sean Hackett, Head of Silicon Product, and Zach Belateche, Head of Hardware, who are the principal authors of BTQ's QCIM patent portfolio. They will be joined by a team of senior engineers with deep expertise in areas like silicon design, systems architecture, cryptography, and quantum control hardware. This includes hires from companies like Apple, Meta, PsiQuantum, Texas Instruments, and Tokyo Electron. The goal is to accelerate BTQ's path from QCIM architecture to validated, commercial-ready silicon by leveraging the team's combined experience.

  • BTQ announced its collaboration with ITRI, a leading applied research organization, in 2026 to validate the QCIM chip architecture in silicon.
  • The new New York commercialization hub and expanded engineering team were announced on February 25, 2026.

The players

BTQ Technologies Corp.

A global quantum technology company focused on securing mission-critical networks.

Olivier Roussy Newton

Chief Executive Officer of BTQ Technologies.

Sean Hackett

Head of Silicon Product at BTQ Technologies.

Zach Belateche

Head of Hardware at BTQ Technologies.

Anne Reinders

Head of Cryptography at BTQ Technologies, with nearly a decade of experience from Intel across hardware security and applied cryptography.

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What they’re saying

“We are thrilled to welcome such a dense network of talent from blue-chip technology and semiconductor companies to BTQ. This team dramatically strengthens our ability to execute more quickly on QCIM and to build and commercialize quantum-secure hardware products.”

— Olivier Roussy Newton, Chief Executive Officer of BTQ Technologies (bakercityherald.com)

“QCIM was designed from the ground up to bridge advanced cryptography and modern silicon. With this team now in place, we can move faster across architecture, prototyping, and validation, and focus on turning QCIM into production-ready silicon that meets real government and enterprise security requirements.”

— Sean Hackett, Head of Silicon Product at BTQ Technologies (bakercityherald.com)

What’s next

With the new commercialization hub and senior engineering team in place, BTQ is positioning QCIM for the next phase of execution, focused on silicon validation, system integration, and commercial deployment.

The takeaway

BTQ's expansion into New York and the hiring of top talent from leading tech and semiconductor firms demonstrates the company's commitment to accelerating the development and commercialization of its quantum-secure silicon solutions. As the need for robust security in the face of advancing quantum computing grows, BTQ is positioning itself to be a key player in delivering these critical technologies to government and enterprise customers.