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QBTS reveals €10M SQT commitment to deploy Advantage2 quantum system in Europe

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D‑Wave Quantum (QBTS) announced an agreement with Swiss Quantum Technology SA to deploy an Advantage2 annealing quantum computer in Europe. The agreement represents a €10M quantum computing‑as‑a‑service commitment over approximately five years, with an option for SQT to purchase the system.

The Advantage2 system, featuring a 4,400+ qubit processor, will be accessible to customers via D‑Wave’s Leap real‑time quantum cloud service. The placement supports Italy’s newly formed Q‑Alliance initiative aimed at advancing national digital transformation. Company leadership highlighted the system’s capability to tackle complex problems and its energy‑efficient design. The disclosure was furnished under Regulation FD, and a press release is included as Exhibit 99.1.

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Multi‑year €10M QCaaS agreement expands D‑Wave’s European footprint.

D‑Wave disclosed an agreement with SQT to deploy an Advantage2 annealing system in Europe, tied to a €10M commitment over approximately five years. Access will be provided through the Leap cloud, aligning with enterprise QCaaS consumption models.

The system’s 4,400+ qubit scale and energy‑efficiency positioning are emphasized, and the deployment supports Italy’s Q‑Alliance initiative. An option to purchase the system is included, which could influence future ownership structure of the asset.

The event was disclosed on October 15, 2025 under Regulation FD. Any commercial impact will depend on service utilization under the commitment and subsequent customer adoption.

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure Disclosure
Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
_____________________________________________________________
FORM 8-K
_____________________________________________________________
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 15, 2025
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D-Wave Quantum Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
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Delaware001-4146888-1068854
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)(Commission File Number)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
2650 East Bayshore Road
Palo Alto, California
94303
(Address of principal executive offices)
(604) 630-1428
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

On October 15, 2025 at Digital Innovation Forum - ComoLake 2025, D-Wave Quantum Inc. (“D-Wave”) announced an agreement with Swiss Quantum Technology SA (“SQT”) to deploy a D-Wave Advantage2TM annealing quantum computer in Europe. The agreement represents a €10M QCaaS commitment from SQT over approximately five years, with an option to purchase the system.

Capable of solving complex computational problems beyond the reach of classical computers, the placement of this Advantage2 system also supports the newly formed Q-Alliance, an initiative that empowers Italy with new global infrastructure in quantum computing to support the country’s Digital Transformation future. The Advantage2 system funded by SQT will be accessible to customers via D-Wave's Leap™ real-time quantum cloud service. Featuring D-Wave’s most advanced quantum processor to date, the 4,400+ qubit Advantage2 system is a powerful and energy-efficient quantum computer designed to facilitate quantum and hybrid quantum applications for production deployment.

According to D-Wave’s CEO, Dr. Alan Baratz, this agreement with SQT is an important milestone in D-Wave’s ongoing effort to expand global access to its fleet of annealing quantum computers, and to help its rapidly growing customer base solve computationally complex problems faster and more efficiently. In addition, SQT’s CEO, Enrico De Mitri, stated that traditional computing is reaching its limits – not just in performance but in energy efficiency. SQT believes D-Wave’s technology could be essential in delivering powerful solutions with a significantly smaller energy footprint. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

The information in this Item 7.01 to this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, is intended to be furnished and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall such information be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
 
(d) Exhibits
 
Exhibit No.Description
99.1
Press release, dated October 15, 2025.
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).







SIGNATURES
           Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date: October 15, 2025
D-Wave Quantum Inc.
By:
/s/ Alan Baratz
Name:
Alan Baratz
Title:
President & Chief Executive Officer

FAQ

What did D‑Wave (QBTS) announce in this 8‑K?

An agreement with Swiss Quantum Technology SA to deploy an Advantage2 annealing quantum computer in Europe.

What is the value and term of the SQT commitment to D‑Wave (QBTS)?

The agreement represents a €10M QCaaS commitment over approximately five years.

How will customers access the deployed Advantage2 system from D‑Wave (QBTS)?

Through D‑Wave’s Leap real‑time quantum cloud service.

What are the key technical details of the Advantage2 system?

It features D‑Wave’s most advanced processor to date with 4,400+ qubits.

What broader initiative does this deployment support in Europe?

It supports Italy’s newly formed Q‑Alliance aimed at digital transformation.
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