Lightwave Logic and QPICs Sign MOU on Electro-Optic Polymers for Quantum PICs

Insider Brief

• Lightwave Logic and QPICs signed an MOU to accelerate commercialization of photonic quantum circuits using electro-optic polymer technology.
• The collaboration will develop process design kits enabling quantum customers to design silicon-based photonic circuits without major changes to existing PIC manufacturing flows.
• The partnership supports QPICs’ goal of establishing a quantum photonics foundry in Colorado under the U.S. Quantum Tech Hub initiative.

PRESS RELEASE — Lightwave Logic, Inc. (NASDAQ:LWLG) (the “Company”), a technology platform company leveraging its proprietary electro-optic (EO) polymers to transmit data at higher speeds with less power in a small form factor, and QPICs, a newly established foundry dedicated to advancing Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) based quantum technology as part of the Quantum Tech Hub initiative in Colorado, today announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to accelerate the use of electro-optic polymers for the commercialization of photonic quantum circuits.

The MOU will enable QPICs to develop Process Design Kits (PDKs) with Lightwave Logic’s proprietary polymer platform and encapsulation processes with the goal of accelerating PIC production timelines for quantum computing customers. The availability of the PDK will allow these customers to design custom solutions based on silicon circuits without the need for extensive modifications of PIC manufacturing processes.

“We look forward to collaborating with QPICs on photonic-based quantum solutions to advance this exciting new market,” said Yves LeMaitre, CEO and President of Lightwave Logic. “Our shared cultures of disruptive innovation, along with the close proximity of our respective facilities, will allow us to collaborate efficiently to address the growing need of quantum computing and sensing customers for scalable, cost-effective, PIC-based solutions.”

“QPICs goal is to establish the nation’s leading quantum technology fab in Boulder as part of the US Department of Commerce’s Tech Hub initiative that supports Colorado’s Elevate Quantum eco-system,” said Dr. Chris Myatt, QPICs Founder and CEO. “The ability to use silicon fab compatible materials from Lightwave Logic to develop quantum circuits is a critical step for us to further advance this vision. We’re excited to partner with Lightwave Logic and look forward to our future collaboration.”