What Quantum eMotion does

Quantum eMotion Corp. is a Montreal-headquartered, publicly traded quantum cybersecurity company (NYSE American: QNC; TSX Venture: QNC.V; Frankfurt: 34Q0) that develops quantum-safe cryptographic solutions combining a patented electron-tunneling Quantum Random Number Generation (QRNG) core with Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC). The QRNG hardware generates true quantum entropy at 1.8 Gbps (claimed 10x faster than photonic alternatives) and is miniaturizable into standard 65nm CMOS microelectronics, with first-generation chips fabricated at TSMC. The company's full-stack product portfolio spans software (Sentry-Q end-to-end encryption platform, eFlux-Q cloud entropy API, eCrypto-Q developer SDK, eShield-Q runtime cryptographic protection, eBlock-Q, eHot-Q), hardware (eCore-Q QRNG, eCMOS-Q chip-level integration, eSOC-Q system-on-chip co-developed with JMEM Tek, eVault-Q hardware security module, eCold-Q cold wallet), and the SecureKey cryptographic enforcement platform acquired from SKV Technology/Jet Lab Technologies in April 2026.

The business operates across multiple revenue streams: QRNG hardware sales, software licensing and subscriptions (Sentry-Q, eShield-Q, SecureKey), entropy-as-a-service via the eFlux-Q API, milestone-based earn-outs and royalties from acquired technology (up to C$7 million and US$15 million respectively from SecureKey), and revenue participation in the co-developed Qastle quantum-secured cryptocurrency wallet with Krown Technologies. Customer segments span financial services, healthcare and digital therapeutics (Greybox Solutions, Becton Dickinson alliance), government and defense, AI infrastructure (Exascale Labs, Vertical Data), blockchain and Web3, critical infrastructure and energy storage (Aegis, SEETEL, Energy Plug, Malahat, a Fortune 500 EPC firm), and IoT/automotive. Distribution combines direct enterprise sales, channel partners (GG Ventures of the Carolinas), OEM/embedded integrations (JMEM Tek SoC, Krown crypto license), and cloud API delivery.

Financially, Quantum eMotion is in an early commercial stage: Q1 2026 quarterly revenue was approximately CA$22,000 against quarterly losses of CA$3.59 million, with operations funded primarily by capital markets (C$12 million placement in June 2025, C$10 million placement in April 2026) and a reported market capitalization of approximately CA$976.2 million as of June 2026. The company has achieved ISO/IEC 27001:2022 and ISO/IEC 27017 certifications, is pursuing NIST FIPS 140-3 validation, and is a constituent of the Defiance Quantum ETF following its February 2026 NYSE American uplisting.

Name

Quantum eMotion

Legal name

Quantum eMotion Corp.

Website

https://quantumemotion.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Quantum eMotion Corp. is a Montreal-based public company that develops quantum-safe cybersecurity solutions combining patented electron-tunneling QRNG technology with post-quantum cryptography for enterprise, government, defense, healthcare, energy, AI infrastructure, and blockchain customers globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Quantum Cybersecurity

NAICS

Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621)

akta.pro primary industry

Quantum-Safe Cryptographic Algorithms & Protocols (PQC) (HDAGAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Quantum-Safe PKI, Key Management & HSMs (HDAGAGAE), Quantum-Secure Network & Transport Encryption (VPN/TLS/IPsec/MACsec) (HDAGAGAF), Quantum-Safe Identity, Authentication & Digital Signatures (HDAGAGAG), Quantum-Safe Secure Messaging & Data-in-Transit Protection (HDAGAGAH), Quantum-Safe Data-at-Rest Protection (Storage/Database/File Encryption) (HDAGAGAI), Quantum-Safe Hardware & Embedded Security (TPM/secure elements/firmware) (HDAGAGAJ), Quantum Security (PQC/QKD) Training & Readiness Services (HDAGALAG)

Keywords

• Quantum cybersecurity
• Post-quantum cryptography
• Quantum random number generation
• Quantum-safe encryption
• Hardware security modules

Headquarters

HQ city

Brossard

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Operations

Revenue model

1. QRNG Hardware Sales: Sale of electron-based QRNG hardware products including eCore-Q standalone modules for cryptographic, AI, and IoT systems. Hardware products generate revenue through direct sales and channel partnerships.
2. eFlux-Q Entropy-as-a-Service: Cloud-based subscription model providing quantum entropy on demand through API access, powering cryptographic systems and key generation for enterprise developers.
3. Software Licensing (Sentry-Q, eShield-Q, SecureKey): Licensing of quantum-safe encryption software platforms for enterprise, cloud, AI, and government customers requiring runtime cryptographic protection.
4. Technology Acquisition Payments: Earn-out payments of up to C$7 million and royalties of up to $15 million on products incorporating SecureKey technology acquired from SKV Technology/Jet Lab Technologies.
5. Qastle Wallet Integration: Revenue from co-developed quantum-secured cryptocurrency wallet with Krown Technologies, representing the first positive cash flow milestone for both companies.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Quantum eMotion designs and sells quantum-safe cybersecurity products built on its patented electron-tunneling Quantum Random Number Generation (QRNG) technology combined with Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC). Its portfolio includes software platforms (Sentry-Q encryption, eShield-Q runtime protection, eFlux-Q entropy-as-a-service API, eCrypto-Q SDK), QRNG hardware (eCore-Q, eVault-Q HSM), an acquired SecureKey cryptographic enforcement platform, and the co-developed Qastle quantum-secured cryptocurrency wallet. Offerings target enterprise, government, healthcare, AI infrastructure, blockchain, and critical infrastructure customers needing protection against current cyber threats and future quantum decryption.

Product overview

Quantum eMotion delivers a full suite of quantum-safe cybersecurity products spanning software platforms, developer toolkits, and hardware solutions. The software portfolio includes Sentry-Q (quantum-safe encryption platform), eFlux-Q (cloud-based entropy distribution API), eCrypto-Q (developer SDK), eShield-Q (runtime cryptographic protection), and eBlock-Q/eHot-Q (blockchain security and wallet SDKs). The hardware portfolio includes eCore-Q (electron-based QRNG hardware), eCMOS-Q (chip-level integration), eSOC-Q (quantum-resilient system-on-chip co-developed with JMEM Tek), eVault-Q (quantum HSM), and eCold-Q (cold wallet hardware). The company also acquired the SecureKey cryptographic enforcement platform through SKV Technology acquisition and co-developed the Qastle quantum-secured wallet with Krown Technologies. Products combine patented electron-based QRNG technology generating 1.8 Gbps true quantum entropy with post-quantum cryptography to deliver quantum-safe security for AI, cloud, blockchain, critical infrastructure, and enterprise applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sentry-Q: Next generation quantum safe encryption platform to secure sensitive data across networks and applications
• eFlux-Q
• eShield-Q
• eCrypto-Q
• Qastle
• eCore-Q
• SecureKey

Products and services

• Sentry-Q Next-generation quantum-safe encryption platform providing end-to-end security across networks and applications. Generates QRNG-based entropy and master keys, orchestrates secure point-to-point encrypted communication, and defines authentication, key rotation, PQC/hybrid ciphersuites, and revocation policies for enterprise, cloud, and government customers.
• eFlux-Q

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% reduction in monetary loss risk compared to traditional HD wallets in peer-reviewed QaaS wallet architecture study
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

AI capability3 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered major, supporting and core.

• Vertical Data Inc.majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 June 2026Non-binding MOU signed June 5, 2026, for integrating QeM's eShield-Q, eFlux-Q, and SecureKey solutions into Vertical Data's GPU clusters and edge data centers. Initial pilot deployment targeted for 2026, 12-month MOU term with intent to negotiate definitive commercial agreement.
• Sideways Frequency LLCsupportingOthers · 2 June 2026Marketing services agreement for $200,000 per month, including creation and distribution of marketing materials. Initial three-month term with renewal and termination rights.
• Krown TechnologiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 April 2026Mutual exclusive strategic partnership granting Krown exclusive worldwide rights to commercialize QRNG2 quantum entropy technology across blockchain, DeFi, wallets, and crypto applications. Five-year agreement with 12-month product launch requirement and 24-month performance review. Krown is sole quantum security provider for QeM in crypto sector.
• SKV Technology Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 February 2026Acquired 100% of SKV Technology Inc., a California-based cybersecurity company, including the SecureKey cryptographic enforcement platform developed by Jet Lab Technologies. Deal terms include milestone-based earn-out payments of up to C$7 million and royalties of up to $15 million. The acquisition transitions QeM from entropy provider to full-stack cybersecurity architect.
• Jet Lab Technologies Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 February 2026Acquired SecureKey platform developed by Jet Lab Technologies. The platform provides high-assurance cryptographic software delivering hardware-grade security across cloud, network, and embedded environments, implementing Zero-Exposure Keys technology.
• Kirq (Numana) Quantum Communication TestbedsupportingTechnology or Integration · 15 December 2025Integration into Quebec's Kirq quantum communication testbed to support testing and validation of quantum-safe cybersecurity technologies in real-world environment without material financial commitments.
• Exascale Labs Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 November 2025Multi-year partnership to integrate quantum-grade cryptographic technology into large-scale AI compute infrastructure. Partnership targets data-center operators and AI companies, with Exascale-Quantum AI Compute Security Initiative deploying in two phases starting with secure-compute pilot.
• Energy Plug Technologies Corp.majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 November 2025Joint steering committee formed to develop quantum-secure battery integration, embedding QeM's QRNG chips into Energy Plug's energy storage systems for Canadian defense and utility projects. Prototype development planned for Q1 2026.
• JMEM TekcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 September 2025Strategic alliance to co-develop quantum-resilient System-on-Chip integrating QeM's QRNG with JMEM's PUF technology and NIST-aligned PQC. Project consortium agreement signed May 2026 under Canada-Taiwan 2024-25 Collaborative R&D Program, extending through June 2027. NRC IRAP funding of up to $600,000 supporting joint development.
• PINQ²supportingTechnology or Integration · 26 June 2025Quantum simulation project using IBM's Qiskit quantum computing framework to evaluate Sentry-Q cryptographic architecture against Grover's algorithm attacks. Simulations demonstrated QRNG integration increases quantum attack resistance.
• Aegis Critical Energy Defence Corp.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership integrating QeM's QRNG technology into Aegis's PWR Flex 261Q quantum-secured battery energy storage systems for defense, AI data centers, utilities, and critical infrastructure applications. First commercial deployment announced May 2026.
• SEETEL New EnergycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to launch 261-kWh quantum-secured battery storage system combining SEETEL's energy storage hardware with QeM's QRNG cybersecurity. Validated integrated systems at SEETEL's Taiwan production facilities, targeting U.S. market and NATO-aligned government procurement.
• Greybox Solutions Inc.majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing quantum-safe cybersecurity for Greybox's TAKECARE digital therapeutics platform in senior living. Sentry-Q platform ensures HIPAA-aligned data protection. Greybox partnered with Becton Dickinson for healthcare commercialization.
• Malahat Energy Systems Inc.majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndigenous-led partner providing battery energy storage systems for defense and Arctic applications. QeM's quantum cybersecurity integrated into Malahat's platforms. Malahat listed in Government of Canada's Indigenous Business Directory for federal procurement.
• GG Ventures of the CarolinasmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorU.S. channel partner for distributing PWR Flex 261Q quantum-secured energy storage systems to enterprise customers including Fortune 500 clients. Positioning the partnership for North American market entry and expansion.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• QuintessenceLabs: Australian quantum cybersecurity company offering quantum random number generators and quantum key distribution solutions. Comparable product portfolio (QRNG hardware + key management software) and similar enterprise/government target customer base as Quantum eMotion, making it one of the closest pure-play peers.
• ID Quantique: Swiss-based global leader in quantum-safe cryptography and QRNG. Directly comparable to Quantum eMotion as both offer hardware QRNG modules and quantum key distribution/encryption platforms targeting enterprise and government customers, with ID Quantique being the incumbent photonics-based counterpart to QeM's electron-tunneling approach.
• PQShield: UK-based post-quantum cryptography company offering PQC implementations, hardware IP, and software solutions. Comparable to QeM's SecureKey and Sentry-Q platforms; both serve enterprise and chipmakers integrating NIST-aligned PQC, though PQShield focuses on algorithms/IP while QeM layers QRNG entropy on top.
• Qrypt: US-based quantum entropy and quantum-safe encryption provider delivering quantum-generated keys via cloud and on-premises solutions. Directly comparable to QeM's eFlux-Q entropy-as-a-service and Sentry-Q platform, with similar enterprise developer/API go-to-market.

Broad incumbents

• Cloudflare: Cloudflare has integrated post-quantum cryptography support across its network and products. While not a direct competitor in QRNG, Cloudflare represents the kind of broad incumbent that could bundle PQC into its existing infrastructure, potentially competing with QeM's Sentry-Q platform for TLS/network encryption customers.
• IBM Quantum: IBM's quantum division offers quantum-safe cryptography consulting, PQC algorithms, and quantum hardware as part of a broad portfolio. Comparable to QeM at the PQC technology level and as a partner (QeM used IBM's Qiskit for security simulations), though IBM is a much larger incumbent operating across the entire quantum stack rather than specializing in cybersecurity.

Regional players

• QuantumCTek: China-based quantum communications company providing QKD networks and quantum-safe products. Comparable to QeM in quantum cryptography focus but primarily serves the Chinese market and Asia-Pacific government customers rather than North American enterprise/government.

Emerging players

• Crypto4A Technologies: Canadian quantum-safe HSM and security platform company. Comparable to QeM's eVault-Q HSM product line and overlapping customer base in regulated financial services and government; both are Canadian-headquartered smaller players in the quantum-safe hardware space.
• MagiQ Technologies: US-based quantum cryptography company offering quantum key distribution and quantum random number generation products. Comparable niche focus on quantum-safe encryption hardware, though smaller and less publicly visible than QeM, serving similar defense and enterprise customers.
• ISARA Corporation: Canadian post-quantum security company providing PQC-enabled PKI, identity, and migration tools. Comparable to QeM's Sentry-Q and SecureKey offerings, particularly in PKI and key management; both are Canadian-headquartered PQC specialists, though ISARA focuses on software/PKI while QeM adds hardware QRNG.

Market position

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Weaknesses5 records

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Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds4 records

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