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D-Wave Quantum (NYSE: QBTS) and Department of Commerce Sign Letter of Intent for $100M in CHIPS and Science Act Funding

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  • D-Wave Quantum Inc. NYSE: QBTS

At a glance

Company
D-Wave Quantum Inc.
Ticker
NYSE: QBTS
Announcement
Financing

Key figures

Proposed funding
$100 million
Common-stock shares to be issued to the U.S. Department of Commerce
$100 million

People

  • Dr. Alan BaratzCEO of D-Wave

Products and programs

  • Annealing quantum computing systems
  • Gate-model quantum computing systems

D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS) (“D-Wave”), the only dual-platform quantum computing company providing both annealing and gate-model systems, software and services, has announced that it has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) for $100 million of proposed funding under the U.S. CHIPS and Science Act, which is administered by the U.S. Department of Commerce. In connection with executing final award documents, D-Wave would issue $100 million in shares of its common stock to the U.S. Department of Commerce. The LOI marks a significant endorsement by the U.S. government of D-Wave’s annealing and gate-model quantum computing technologies and their potential impact on the U.S. economy.

“We believe that the U.S. government’s strategic investment in D-Wave would advance the country’s global leadership position in quantum computing,” said Dr. Alan Baratz, CEO of D-Wave. “The award would accelerate D-Wave’s ability to scale quantum innovation domestically, expedite key fabrication processes, and deliver real-world quantum applications to our global customers today. We see this as a transformative moment for not just D-Wave, but also for quantum computing and the United States.”

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About D-Wave Quantum Inc.

D-Wave is a leader in the development and delivery of quantum computing systems, software, and services. It is the world’s first commercial supplier of quantum computers, and the first and only to offer dual-platform quantum computing products and services, spanning both annealing and gate-model quantum computing technologies. D-Wave’s mission is to help customers realize the value of quantum today through enterprise-grade systems available on-premises and via its LeapTM quantum cloud service, which offers 99.9% availability and uptime. More than 100 organizations across commercial, government and research sectors trust D-Wave to address complex computational challenges using quantum computing. Learn more about realizing the value of quantum computing today and how D-Wave is shaping the quantum-driven industrial and societal advancements of tomorrow: https://www.dwavequantum.com.

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In brief

D-Wave Quantum Inc. says it signed a letter of intent for $100 million in proposed funding under the U.S. CHIPS and Science Act, administered by the U.S. Department of Commerce. The company says that, if final award documents are completed, it would issue $100 million in common-stock shares to the Department. D-Wave describes the proposed award as support for its annealing and gate-model quantum computing technologies. CEO Alan Baratz said the funding could help scale domestic quantum innovation and speed fabrication processes and application delivery. The company cautions that the award remains subject to final documentation and other conditions, including project milestones and the availability of appropriated funds. The release also notes risks if negotiations end or definitive award documents are not executed.

Key takeaways

  • D-Wave signed a letter of intent for $100 million in proposed CHIPS and Science Act funding.
  • The company says it would issue $100 million in common-stock shares to the Commerce Department if final award documents are completed.
  • The proposed award is connected to D-Wave’s annealing and gate-model quantum computing technologies.
  • The release says the award remains subject to negotiations, final documents, conditions and funding availability.

SEC filings

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