# Quantum Computing Inc. awarded TFLN photonic chip contract by NIST

Quantum Computing Inc. (QCi) was awarded a contract by the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) for design and fabrication of thin-film lithium niobate (TFLN) photonic integrated circuits, with a period of performance from June 16, 2025 to April 15, 2026.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2025-08-05
- Where: United States
- Status: announced
- Products: thin-film lithium niobate (TFLN) photonic integrated circuits
- Sectors: [Semiconductors and Industrial Electronics](https://endata.com/sectors/semiconductors-electronics.md)

## Companies

- [Quantum Computing Inc.](https://endata.com/companies/86426.md)
- [National Institute of Standards and Technology](https://endata.com/companies/86427.md) (customer)

## Sources

- [qci-us.com](https://qci-us.com/news/press-releases/2025/quantum-computing-inc.-awarded-tfln-photonic-chip-contract-by-u.s.-department-of-commerces-national-institute-of-standards-and-technology), 2025-08-05: "QCi is proud to deliver advanced photonic solutions to market through our commercial foundry."
- [marketscreener.com](https://www.marketscreener.com/news/quantum-computing-inc-wins-tfln-photonic-chip-contract-by-u-s-department-of-commerce-s-national-in-ce7c5ed8db89f326), 2025-08-05: "Quantum Computing Inc. announced it has been awarded a contract by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), part of the U.S. Department of Commerce, for the design and fabrication of thin-film lithium niobate (TFLN) photonic integrated circuits (PICs)."

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