Quantum Computing Inc. (NASDAQ: QUBT) announced on January 12, 2026 that it has become the stalking‑horse bidder for the remaining assets of Luminar Technologies, Inc., a move that could broaden the company’s photonics and quantum optics capabilities.
The bid, valued at approximately $22 million, was submitted as the initial offer in a court‑supervised auction of Luminar’s assets. If approved, the transaction would add Luminar’s LiDAR hardware and software platforms to QUBT’s existing photonic chip design, packaging, and manufacturing portfolio.
The acquisition is expected to accelerate QUBT’s roadmap by providing proven LiDAR technology and a skilled engineering team, potentially expanding its market reach into sensing and autonomous vehicle applications while reinforcing its strategic focus on room‑temperature, low‑power quantum solutions.
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