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SuperQ Quantum and Aegis Critical Energy Defence Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Advance Strategic Energy and Digital Integration

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Executive Summary

  • SuperQ Quantum Computing Inc. signed a formal MOU with Aegis Critical Energy Defence Corp. to integrate quantum optimization technology with advanced energy storage systems.
  • The partnership will focus on developing secure, policy‑governed data interfaces and applying hybrid quantum‑classical optimization to improve efficiency, safety, and reliability of critical energy infrastructure.
  • SuperQ will showcase its new ChatQLM conversational AI platform at CES 2026, highlighting the collaboration’s technical synergy.

Key Details

  • Parties Involved: SuperQ Quantum Computing Inc. (CSE: QBTQ) and Aegis Critical Energy Defence Corp. (CSE: QESS).
  • Agreement Type: Memorandum of Understanding establishing a roadmap for joint development, due diligence, and potential commercial projects.
  • Technology Integration:
  • SuperQ’s proprietary “Super™” platform and ChatQLM will be applied to enhance energy distribution and safety.
  • Creation of secure data interfaces between Aegis’s EMS/PMS orchestration layer and SuperQ’s hybrid quantum‑classical optimization engine, operating within a zero‑trust cyber architecture with QRNG‑based security.
  • Target Applications:
  • Critical infrastructure and public sector utilities (remote communities, government utilities, large‑scale industrial projects).
  • Decentralized energy systems requiring predictive, ultra‑fast quantum modelling for lifespan, safety, and reliability improvements.
  • Leadership Quotes:
  • Dr. Muhammad Khan, CEO & Board Chair of SuperQ: Emphasized moving into the active phase of integration to deliver practical utility through quantum optimization.
  • Paul Dickson, CEO of Aegis: Highlighted measurable efficiency, reliability, and resilience gains from combining energy hardware with quantum‑classical optimization.
  • CES 2026 Participation:
  • SuperQ will debut ChatQLM at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, demonstrating a quantum‑enabled conversational AI that bridges natural‑language interaction with advanced optimization.
  • Aegis’s Director of Innovation & Technology, Dr. Ramtin Rasouli, will attend for technical deep‑dives on quantum‑ready controllers and intelligent energy management systems.
  • Future Outlook: The MOU serves as a framework for negotiating definitive agreements on specific commercial projects; further updates on additional applications are anticipated.

Notable Quotes

“With the formal signing of this MOU, we are moving into the active phase of integrating Super™ and ChatQLM's optimization of energy distribution and safety with Aegis's robust energy platforms,” – Dr. Muhammad Khan, CEO & Board Chair, SuperQ Quantum Computing Inc.

“This partnership is focused on measurable improvements in efficiency, reliability, and system resilience across decentralized and mission‑critical energy environments,” – Paul Dickson, CEO, Aegis Critical Energy Defence Corp.

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