HSINCHU, Taiwan, November 12, 2026 -- Quandela and Hermes-Epitek Corporation (“Hermes-Epitek “) have signed a memorandum of understanding (“MoU”) at Hermes-Epitek’s premises in Hsinchu Science Park. The MoU outlines two companies’ intention to develop and industrialize photonic quantum technologies, beginning with a proposed joint R&D programme. A subsequent phase would involve the installation of a quantum computer integrating technologies from both companies, subject to a separate agreement.

The joint programme would combine Quandela’s semiconductor quantum-dot single-photon sources and photonic integrated circuits with Hermes-Epitek’s superconducting nanowire single-photon detectors (SNSPDs), cryogenic capabilities, and photonic component manufacturing expertise. The two companies plan to begin by testing a joint experimental platform in Taiwan using fiber-coupled detectors, before exploring closer integration of detectors and photonic circuits.

Two companies also intend to negotiate a separate agreement for the installation and deployment of a photonic quantum computer in Taiwan incorporating technologies from both companies. The details of this future phase, including system specifications, the installation site, funding, and the timetable, remain subject to mutual agreement.

The collaboration aims to bring together Quandela’s quantum computing architecture and system integration expertise with Hermes-Epitek’s capabilities in detector technology, semiconductor processing, and manufacturing. Subject to successful validation of the technologies, both companies will assess their suitability for future photonic quantum systems.