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BTQ Technologies and ITRI Achieve Major Milestone in QCIM Chip Development

Vancouver, BC - August 7, 2026 – BTQ Technologies Corp. (Nasdaq: BTQ), a leader in quantum technology, is excited to announce the successful completion of a critical milestone in its collaboration with the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI). This development is a significant leap in the global QCIM chip roadmap, aimed at revolutionizing security standards for military, industrial, automotive, and IoT applications.

The validation of BTQ's Quantum Compute-in-Memory (QCIM) architecture marks a significant achievement in the quest for enhanced post-quantum cryptography. This collaboration integrates BTQ's innovative cryptographic systems with ICTK's secure semiconductors and ITRI's semiconductor design expertise, forming a robust foundation for future technological advancements.

The milestone highlights the QCIM architecture’s ability to efficiently execute cryptographic operations, thereby supporting the FIPS 203, 204, and 205 standards established by the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology. The completion of this phase not only validates the architecture's efficacy under rigorous conditions but also points towards the design's flexibility to adapt to evolving security needs.

Key Milestone Achievements

• - Validation of the QCIM core functionalities within a TSMC 28-nanometre design.
• - Demonstration of the performance capabilities in executing cryptographic operations.
• - Confirmation of the architecture's feasibility for a variety of post-quantum algorithms.
• - Advancement to the next phase involving module-level integration and verification processes.

CEO Olivier Roussy Newton remarked, “This milestone is a crucial step in advancing the QCIM roadmap. Our results signify that the architecture facilitates the acceleration of NIST-standardized algorithms under challenging conditions while providing the agility necessary to respond to dynamic security landscapes.” He emphasized the importance of reliable and efficient hardware in safeguarding the integrity of future technological platforms.

The QCIM is fundamentally designed to support a wide array of cryptographic functions while minimizing latency and power consumption. Its potential applications span various sectors including industrial systems, secure elements in edge devices, and advanced IoT infrastructures. “As organizations increasingly seek robust security measures, the architecture we’re developing through our partnership with ITRI will be integral to ensuring that operational demands and security standards are met,” said Newton.

Future Directions

Looking ahead, the next steps will focus on further validation and integration of the QCIM architecture within broader systems. This phase aims to ensure that the technology can effectively interface with existing infrastructures without compromising performance. Successful demonstrations to prospective customers and strategic partners are also on the agenda, with test chips expected to be dispatched by the end of the year.

Dr. Chih-Cheng Lu from ITRI noted, “Our collaboration demonstrates tangible progress in the adoption of compute-in-memory technologies tailored for post-quantum cryptography. The next phase is critical for broad-scale implementation, reflecting industry-wide demand for enhanced security.”

In summary, completing this milestone not only mitigates technical risks associated with the QCIM technology, but it also lays the groundwork for strategic market entry. As BTQ gathers more integration data, discussions with semiconductor partners will accelerate, making way for a quicker transition to commercial viability.

About BTQ Technologies

BTQ Technologies Corp. is a forward-thinking quantum technology company dedicated to transforming classical networks into quantum internet solutions. Leveraging a vast patent portfolio and specialized technical knowledge, BTQ focuses on developing a comprehensive quantum computing platform to meet the needs of diverse sectors including finance, telecommunications, logistics, and defense.

About ITRI

The Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) stands as a pioneering RD organization with a mission to foster innovation across various industries. Since its establishment in 1973, ITRI has played a pivotal role in Taiwan’s technological evolution, nurturing numerous successful startups and contributing to global technological advancements.

This milestone heralds a new era of post-quantum security solutions, promising to redefine device authentication and long-term resilience across critical systems worldwide.