NVision and HyperLight partner to develop photonic quantum chips. Mohib Ur Rehman Insider Brief * NVision has announced a peer-reviewed Nature paper on individually addressable organic molecular spin-photon interfaces and a partnership with HyperLight to integrate molecular qubits onto thin-film lithium niobate photonic integrated circuits. * The companies aim to combine NVision's molecular qubits with HyperLight's photonic chip technology to develop quantum hardware with optical connections between qubits and compatibility with established foundry manufacturing processes. * NVision is targeting a demonstration of on-chip performance by the end of 2026, with its longer-term roadmap aiming for 1,000 physical qubits and then 1,000 logical qubits by 2030. PRESS RELEASE - NVision, a quantum technology company, announced the publication of landmark peer-reviewed research in Nature and a strategic partnership with HyperLight Corporation ("HyperLight"), an industry leader in thin-film lithium niobate (TFLN) photonics. The companies will integrate NVision's thin-film molecular qubits directly onto advanced photonic integrated circuits (PICs). Together, these milestones establish a practical path to quantum computing at scale, using photonic connectivity to link quantum resources within and across processors. This opens a path toward millions of qubits on chips compatible with standard foundry manufacturing. The Nature publication confirms the first ever individually addressable organic molecular spin-photon interface, which is the key ingredient for connecting stationary qubits with photons. Until now, molecular spins could not be individually and coherently controlled, preventing them from serving as true qubits. That barrier has now been broken: the core building block can be controlled at the single-molecule level. This opens a new path to scale, where molecular qubits can be deposited as thin films, much like OLED materials, directly on top of PICs, turning established photonic chip technology into a platform for scaling quantum computers. "This proves what we've long believed: that organic chemistry offers a fundamentally better building block for quantum," said Dr. Sella Brosh, CEO of NVision. "For years, the industry has been locked in a hardware race using modalities that would require decades and multi-billion-dollar proprietary fabrication facilities to achieve scale. With the creation of the world's first manufacturable organic qubit, we now enter quantum's molecular era, establishing a new architecture based on photonic connectivity from the get-go, with a clear path to scale through existing foundry infrastructure." Alongside the Nature publication, NVision announced a strategic partnership with HyperLight, a global leader in TFLN electro-optic PICs for high-bandwidth environments such as AI data centers, telecom and metro networks. The collaboration will integrate NVision's molecular qubits as a thin film that can be deposited directly onto photonic chips, extending HyperLight's TFLN Chiplet(TM) technology further into quantum applications. "Integrating NVision's breakthrough molecular qubits onto our PICs unlocks a compelling path for scalable quantum hardware while showcasing the capabilities and versatility of HyperLight's TFLN technology," said Kevin Luke, co-founder and Head of Custom Development at HyperLight. "Photonic interconnectivity is essential for scaling quantum processors, and combining our optical chip infrastructure with manufacturable molecular thin films allows us to deliver high-density, chip-scale quantum connectivity that leverages decades of investment in semiconductor fabrication." The milestone directly advances NVision's Photonic Integrated Quantum Circuits (PIQC) platform from foundational physics into commercial hardware development. Following initial chip deliveries from foundry partners, NVision is targeting a live demonstration of on-chip performance on PICs by the end of 2026. The company's long-term commercial roadmap targets scaling to 1,000 physical qubits, progressing toward 1,000 logical, fault-tolerant qubits on chip by 2030 housed within a deployable data-center form factor. Unlike monolithic quantum architectures that force qubits into tight physical proximity, which creates severe crosstalk, control complexity and thermal bottlenecks, NVision's Photonic Integrated Quantum Circuit (PIQC) architecture uses optical links to decouple qubits from local spatial constraints. The engineered carbene molecules function at accessible cryogenic temperatures (2K-4K) and emit photons natively at precise optical frequencies, enabling direct intra-chip and inter-chip quantum entanglement. "Chemistry gives us a design freedom that semiconductor-based qubits, such as in silicon, simply do not have. By addressing quantum design at the molecular level, we can tune the performance that matters most, including quantum memory, gate speed and photon emission, within a single molecule," said Dr. Ilai Schwartz, CTO of NVision. "Because our qubits interact directly with light from the start, we achieve connectivity without proximity, making photonic networking a foundational capability of our platform rather than something we have to add later." To achieve this milestone, NVision combined large-scale computational screening with targeted synthesis, evaluating more than 150 candidate molecules, out of which 40 were synthesized in the laboratory. The resulting carbene system is engineered to interface directly with photons, making photonic connectivity a practical building block for scalable architectures. Crucially, the platform tolerates up to 70% photon loss, enabling reliable operation with standard silicon photonics rather than requiring ultra-low-loss, specialized optical infrastructure. First prototype integrated chips resulting from the collaboration are expected in Q4 2026. For detailed technical specifications, architectural white papers, and access to the peer-reviewed Nature study, visit: http://www.nvision-quantum.com. Mohib Ur Rehman. Covering quantum and emerging technologies, Mohib explores the intersection of technology, security, and society. His work also frequently examines surveillance infrastructure and the institutions shaping the digital world. In addition to his work at The Quantum Insider, he co-runs SK NEXUS, an independent technology publication that helps readers understand the technologies shaping their lives. Stay Ahead of Quantum Get the latest research, company news, and market intelligence every week. MENTIONED IN THE ARTICLE More in Industry News

NVision and HyperLight advance quantum PICs. Wednesday 28th October 2026 Partnership with HyperLight aims to advance scalable quantum computing through thin-film integration with photonic integrated circuits. Quantum technology company NVision has partnered with HyperLight to integrate molecular qubits directly onto photonic integrated circuits (PICs), following the publication of research validating an individually addressable organic molecular spin-photon interface in Nature. The collaboration will combine NVision's thin-film molecular qubits with HyperLight's thin-film lithium niobate (TFLN) photonic technology, aiming to enable scalable quantum computing using photonic connections between and within processors. The research demonstrates individual control of molecular spins, a key step towards using them as qubits. The molecules can be deposited as thin films onto photonic chips, potentially enabling integration with existing semiconductor foundry manufacturing processes. NVision's architecture uses optical links to connect qubits, reducing reliance on close physical proximity. The company says its engineered molecules operate at temperatures of 2-4 K and can tolerate up to 70% photon loss, supporting compatibility with standard silicon photonics. Initial integrated chip prototypes from the partnership are expected in the fourth quarter of 2026. NVision is targeting an on-chip performance demonstration by the end of the year, with a longer-term goal of scaling towards fault-tolerant quantum computing.