ENGLEWOOD, Colo., January 15, 2026 -- Lightwave Logic, Inc. (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 the 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.”