Lightwave Logic and QPICs Partner to Accelerate Photonic Quantum Chip Development

Lightwave Logic, Inc. (NASDAQ: LWLG) and QPICs have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to advance the integration of electro-optic (EO) polymers into photonic integrated circuits (PICs) for quantum applications. The partnership aims to develop Process Design Kits (PDKs) that allow quantum computing and sensing customers to design custom silicon-based solutions without requiring extensive modifications to existing manufacturing processes. By leveraging Lightwave Logic’s proprietary high-stability organic polymers, the collaboration seeks to address the industry’s critical need for high-speed data transmission, low power consumption, and compact form factors in quantum hardware.

The collaboration is a key component of the Elevate Quantum ecosystem, a federally designated Tech Hub in Colorado supported by over $160 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Commerce, the State of Colorado, and the State of New Mexico. QPICs, a newly established foundry based in Boulder, is positioning itself as the nation’s leading quantum technology fabrication hub. By integrating Lightwave Logic’s materials into a standard PDK, the foundry will enable rapid, scalable, and cost-effective production for a market that is transitioning from laboratory prototypes to industrial-grade deployment.

Strategically, the use of electro-optic polymers offers a "leap-frog" technology for quantum photonics. Unlike traditional materials, these polymers can be processed using standard silicon fab-compatible methods while providing the rapid refractive index modulation necessary for high-speed quantum switches and modulators. Dr. Chris Myatt, Founder and CEO of QPICs—himself a measurement scientist trained under Nobel laureates David Wineland and Carl Wieman—noted that the ability to use these silicon-compatible materials is a critical step in establishing a turnkey fabrication service for the emerging quantum economy.

Read the official announcement from Lightwave Logic here and explore the Elevate Quantum initiative here.

January 20, 2026