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accession: "0001213900-26-023896"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "QUBT"
cik: "0001758009"
company_name: "Quantum Computing Inc."
filed_at: "2026-03-05T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-15T19:47:06.291968+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.65
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Quantum Computing Inc. completes $5M acquisition of NuCrypt to expand quantum communications offerings

## Summary
- Deal valued at $5 million, paid in cash and QCi common stock; NuCrypt becomes wholly-owned subsidiary.
- NuCrypt developed quantum communications since 2003; customers include NASA, U.S. Army, and global research institutions.
- QCi plans to integrate thin-film lithium niobate technology to reduce device footprint and improve scalability.
- Combined technologies to be showcased at OFC Conference in Los Angeles, March 17-19, 2026.
- CEO Dr. Yuping Huang: "Quantum communications is an important growth vertical for QCi."

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001213900-26-023896
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: QUBT
- cik: 0001758009
- company_name: Quantum Computing Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-03-05T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.65
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1758009/000121390026023896/0001213900-26-023896-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1758009/000121390026023896/ea0280138-8k_quantum.htm

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