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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001907982-25-000246"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "QBTS"
cik: "0001907982"
company_name: "D-Wave Quantum Inc."
filed_at: "2025-11-05T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-17T00:25:21.707731+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.6
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# D-Wave and BASF complete proof-of-concept; hybrid-quantum app cuts scheduling from 10 hours to seconds

## Summary
- Scheduling time reduced from 10 hours (classical solver) to 5 seconds using hybrid-quantum application.
- Application reduced lateness by 14%, setup times by 9%, tank unloading up to 18% vs. existing solution.
- BASF collaborated to optimize liquid-filling facility; results exceeded expectations per BASF scientists.
- D-Wave sees milestone for deploying hybrid-quantum in manufacturing and supply chain industries.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001907982-25-000246
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: QBTS
- cik: 0001907982
- company_name: D-Wave Quantum Inc.
- filed_at: 2025-11-05T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.6
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1907982/000190798225000246/0001907982-25-000246-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1907982/000190798225000246/qbts-20251105.htm

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