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Intel to Acquire Classiq to Create a Full-stack Quantum Computing Platform

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Briefings

Intel has agreed to acquire Classiq, a quantum software firm specializing in automated circuit design. The deal combines Classiq's synthesis platform with Intel's spin-qubit hardware to create a full-stack quantum computing business. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2027, pending regulatory approvals. Intel plans to retain Classiq's support for multiple hardware platforms while integrating QPUs into its existing compute portfolio.

Key points

• Intel entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Classiq, combining its algorithm synthesis platform with Intel's spin-qubit hardware and software.
• The acquisition is expected to close in the first half of 2027, subject to regulatory approvals and customary conditions.

Context

Classiq provides a unifying software platform agnostic to qubit modality, enabling quantum computing to scale beyond custom circuits. Intel has invested in quantum computing since 2015, being the only company capable of producing qubit chips at scale. This acquisition aims to transform Intel's Quantum Computing Group into a full-stack business.

Limitations

The evidence is a press release from October 2026 stating the acquisition agreement was entered into. The closing date is expected in the first half of 2027, but the exact date is not specified. The evidence does not confirm the final closing date or the exact conditions required for approval.

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