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

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Executive Summary

  • Aegis Critical Energy Defence Corp. and SuperQ Quantum Computing Inc. have signed a formal MOU to integrate quantum optimization technology with Aegis’s energy storage and management platforms.
  • The partnership will focus on developing quantum‑enabled energy distribution, safety, and predictive modeling solutions for critical infrastructure, remote communities, and industrial projects.
  • Both companies will showcase the collaboration at CES 2026 in Las Vegas, where SuperQ will debut its ChatQLM AI platform.

Key Details

  • Parties Involved: Aegis Critical Energy Defence Corp. (CSE: QESS) and SuperQ Quantum Computing Inc. (CSE: QBTQ).
  • Agreement Type: Formal Memorandum of Understanding establishing a roadmap for joint development, due diligence, and future definitive agreements.
  • Technology Integration:
  • SuperQ’s proprietary Super™ platform and ChatQLM will be integrated with Aegis’s sovereign EMS/PMS orchestration layer.
  • Creation of secure, policy‑governed data interfaces within Aegis’s zero‑trust cyber architecture, incorporating QRNG‑based security layers.
  • Target Applications:
  • Energy distribution and safety optimization for defence, critical infrastructure, AI data centres, remote communities, government utilities, and large‑scale industrial projects.
  • Predictive quantum modeling to extend operational lifespan, improve reliability, and enhance system resilience of decentralized energy systems.
  • Commercial Outlook: The MOU serves as a framework for negotiating definitive agreements on specific commercial projects; further updates expected.
  • CES 2026 Showcase:
  • SuperQ will debut ChatQLM at the Consumer Electronics Show (Las Vegas) in January 2026.
  • Aegis Director of Innovation and Technology, Dr. Ramtin Rasoulinezhad, will attend to present technical deep‑dives on quantum‑ready controllers and intelligent energy management integration.
  • Leadership Statements:
  • Dr. Muhammad Khan (CEO & Board Chair, SuperQ) highlighted the move from confidential evaluation to active integration of quantum optimization for energy distribution and safety.
  • Paul Dickson (CEO, Aegis) emphasized the partnership’s potential to deliver measurable improvements in efficiency, reliability, and resilience across mission‑critical energy environments.

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
  • “Formalizing our collaboration with SuperQ represents an important evolution in how we approach complex energy system design and operation… laying the groundwork for a new class of energy management systems—ones that can model, optimize, and adapt in near real time.” – Paul Dickson, CEO, Aegis Critical Energy Defence Corp.
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