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Zapata Quantum unveils Quantum Pilot platform

The platform combines application mapping, computational tools and formal-verification review in a cloud-based offering.

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Zapata Quantum, Inc. (ZPTA) announced early access to Quantum Pilot, a hardware-agnostic, cloud-based platform designed to help enterprises identify, assess and develop potential quantum-computing applications. The platform is intended to help users evaluate technical and commercial potential and update application roadmaps as hardware, research and software evolve.

Quantum Pilot combines Quantum Graph, a knowledge layer connecting applications, algorithms, research and hardware roadmaps; Quantum Engine tools for algorithm selection, resource estimation, experiment design and benchmarking; and Quantum Assurance, which uses formal verification and expert review. It is initially available through an early-access program for select enterprise and government customers.

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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, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Granted and pending patents More than 60 patents The company says the portfolio was developed over seven years.
Company spin-out year 2017 The company says it spun out of Harvard’s quantum lab.
Research-paper recognition Top 10 The company says its quantum-enabled drug discovery study was recognized as one of Nature Biotechnology’s Top 10 Papers of 2025.
hardware-agnostic technical
"hardware-agnostic, cloud-based software platform"
Hardware-agnostic describes software, systems, or services that can run on different physical devices or equipment without needing changes. Think of it like a universal remote that works with many TV brands; it reduces dependence on one supplier and makes upgrades or replacements easier. For investors, hardware-agnostic offerings can lower costs, widen potential markets, and reduce operational risk tied to a single vendor, which can improve scalability and resilience.
Quantum Application Intelligence technical
"Quantum Application Intelligence (QAI)"
agentic AI technical
"apply agentic AI to quantum resource estimation"
Agentic AI refers to computer systems that can make their own decisions and take actions without needing someone to tell them what to do each time. It's like giving a robot a degree of independence to solve problems or achieve goals on its own, which matters because it could change how we work and interact with technology in everyday life.
formal verification technical
"framework that combines formal verification methods with expert review"
Formal verification is a mathematical process that proves a system’s design meets its specifications under all possible conditions rather than relying on sample testing. Like checking every route on a map instead of driving randomly, it finds hidden design flaws early so products behave reliably and securely. For investors, formal verification lowers the chance of costly failures, recalls, security breaches or regulatory problems, signaling stronger risk control and protecting value.
resource estimation technical
"agentic AI to quantum resource estimation"
Resource estimation is the process of calculating how much of a natural asset—like minerals, oil, gas, or other extractable materials—exists in a deposit and how likely it is to be recovered. For investors, this estimate is like a recipe card for potential value: it helps gauge project size, revenue potential, technical risk and the money needed to extract the resource, so it directly influences a company’s valuation and investment decisions.

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What did ZPTA announce about Quantum Pilot?
Zapata Quantum announced early access to Quantum Pilot, a hardware-agnostic, cloud-based software platform designed to help enterprises identify, evaluate and develop potential quantum-computing applications.

What does Quantum Pilot help enterprises assess?
The platform helps users identify potential applications and assess their technical and commercial potential. It is designed to track research, hardware roadmaps and software developments so application roadmaps can be updated as the field advances.

How is ZPTA’s Quantum Pilot platform structured?
It combines Quantum Graph, a knowledge layer; Quantum Engine, computational tools and agents for tasks including resource estimation and benchmarking; and Quantum Assurance, which uses formal verification methods and expert review.

Who can access Quantum Pilot?
Quantum Pilot is initially available through an early-access program for select enterprise and government customers. Organizations can request a demo through the website named in the announcement.

What collaborations does Zapata Quantum cite for Quantum Pilot?
The platform includes capabilities developed through Zapata Quantum’s collaboration with NVIDIA to apply agentic AI to quantum resource estimation. It also builds on the company’s collaboration with the University of Maryland on formal methods for quantum software verification.

What intellectual-property and research figures does ZPTA cite?
Zapata Quantum says it has a portfolio of more than 60 granted and pending patents developed over seven years. It also says its study on potential quantum-enabled drug discovery was recognized as one of Nature Biotechnology’s Top 10 Papers of 2025.

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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): September 22, 2026

 

ZAPATA QUANTUM, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

 

Delaware   001-41218   98-1578373
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)   (Commission File Number)   (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

 

6 Liberty Square, #2488

Boston, MA 02109

(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:  (857) 367-9002

 

 

(Former Name and Former Address)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

  ¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

  ¨ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

  ¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

  ¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

 

Emerging growth company ☒

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by checkmark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

 

 

   

 

 

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

 

On September 22, 2026, Zapata Quantum, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing early access to Quantum Pilot, a hardware-agnostic, cloud-based software platform designed to enable systematic discovery and high-value quantum applications. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 of this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

 

The information in this Item 7.01 (including Exhibit 99.1) shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities under such section, and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act.

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

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Exhibit #   Exhibit Description   Form   Date   Number   Herewith
99.1   Press Release dated September 22, 2026               Furnished
104   Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted in iXBRL, and included in exhibit 101)                

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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SIGNATURE

 

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: September 22, 2026

 

  ZAPATA QUANTUM, INC.
     
  By: /s/ Sumit Kapur
    Sumit Kapur, Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Exhibit 99.1

 

Zapata Introduces Quantum Pilot™ to Enable Systematic Discovery

and Development of High-Value Quantum Applications

 

Drawing on Zapata’s pioneering quantum software expertise, the platform helps enterprises

build a clear roadmap to commercial impact

 

BOSTON, Massachusetts – September 22, 2026 – Zapata Quantum, Inc. (OTCQB: ZPTA) (“Zapata,” “Zapata Quantum” or the “Company”), a leader in quantum computing algorithm and application development, today announced early access to Quantum Pilot, a hardware-agnostic, cloud-based software platform designed to close a growing gap between rapidly advancing quantum hardware capabilities and enterprises’ ability to determine where and how quantum computing can create business value.

 

Quantum Pilot builds a dynamic roadmap for enterprises that want to deploy quantum technology but are uncertain which applications are relevant to their business and sector, when those solutions will be practical, and what they could be worth. It gives organizations a systematic way to discover potential applications, weigh their technical and commercial potential, and focus resources on the opportunities with the strongest case for investment. Enterprises can then identify and develop applications without betting on a single quantum modality or provider, and reassess application readiness or change their approach as hardware capabilities and algorithms evolve.

 

“The critical on-ramp to quantum application development is the efficient and rigorous mapping of use cases to quantum computational solutions,” said Sumit Kapur, CEO of Zapata Quantum. “We built Quantum Pilot to make that on-ramp more accessible to enterprise leaders and ensure that quantum activity becomes a capability that compounds—with each experiment and development effort informing and accelerating the next.”

 

Delivering Quantum Application Intelligence™

 

Drawing on Zapata’s experience developing quantum algorithms and applications across industries and hardware architectures, Quantum Pilot combines a proprietary knowledge framework with advanced computational tools, including capabilities developed through its collaboration with NVIDIA to apply agentic AI to quantum resource estimation. The platform also builds on Zapata’s collaboration with the University of Maryland on formal methods for quantum software verification.

 

Together, these capabilities enable Quantum Pilot to deliver Quantum Application Intelligence (QAI)—helping enterprises identify, evaluate and develop quantum applications with scientific rigor and a clear focus on business value. The platform also continuously tracks and updates the global quantum ecosystem’s research, hardware roadmaps and software developments so that application roadmaps are current as the field advances and users are making application decisions based on the latest data.

 

 

 

 

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“Most conversations about quantum readiness focus on the hardware roadmap. That is not where the real risk sits. It sits one layer up, in the applications and software that decide whether the hardware ever produces business value,” said Mark Hill, Chief Digital Information Officer at CSL Behring, a multibillion-dollar global biotech leader, and Advisor to the Company. “Quantum Pilot matters because it forces the harder question enterprises keep avoiding: which applications are worth building now, not just which processor is fastest.”

 

Quantum Pilot is powered by three complementary systems:

 

●Quantum Graph, a proprietary knowledge layer that connects quantum applications, algorithms, research, and hardware roadmaps, providing structured context for the platform and its AI agents as the field advances.
   
●Quantum Engine, a suite of computational tools and agents that supports algorithm selection, resource estimation, experiment design and hardware benchmarking, helping enterprises assess technical feasibility and guide application development.
   
●Quantum Assurance, a framework that combines formal verification methods with expert review to assess technical results and guide the development process, with Zapata’s scientists helping enterprises interpret evidence and determine next steps.

 

“Among the things that make Quantum Pilot’s approach to application development distinct is its use of formal verification, rather than after-the-fact validation alone,” said Runzhou Tao, Assistant Professor, University of Maryland, and Fellow, Joint Center for Quantum Information and Computer Science (QuICS). “That’s the same principle we apply in our research with Zapata on verified quantum software, and it addresses a discipline quantum computing has largely developed without.”

 

Early Access

 

Quantum Pilot is initially available through an early access program for select enterprise and government customers. Organizations interested in participating can request a demo and learn more at zapataquantum.com/quantumpilot.

 

About Zapata Quantum

 

Zapata Quantum is a leading hardware-agnostic, pure-play quantum software company focused on accelerating quantum application development. With a portfolio of more than 60 granted and pending patents developed over seven years, Zapata supports applications across cryptography, pharmaceuticals, finance, materials discovery, defense, and more. Spun out of Harvard’s quantum lab in 2017, the Company is the only organization to have participated across all technical areas of DARPA’s Quantum Benchmarking program and has worked with Fortune 500 enterprises and government agencies to translate quantum advances into real-world impact. The Company’s study demonstrating the potential of quantum-enabled drug discovery was recognized as one of Nature Biotechnology’s Top 10 Papers of 2025.

 

Media Contact
Taylor White
taylor@hkamarcom.com

 

Investor Relations Contact
Richard Land
investors@zapataquantum.com

 

 

 

 

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Forward-Looking Statements

 

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, but not limited to, Zapata Quantum’s building the tools to help close the quantum applications gap, the potential features and benefits of our new product offering, accelerating quantum application and development, plans and ability to discover and develop quantum computer opportunities and create business value, and our ability to deliver our proprietary capabilities to deliver quantum application intelligence. Forward-looking statements may be prefaced by words such as “anticipate,” “expect,” “plan,” “could,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “would,” “intend,” “seem,” “potential,” “appear,” “continue,” “future,” “believe,” “estimate,” “forecast,” “project,” and similar words and expressions as they relate to us, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance, and are based on our current beliefs, expectations and assumptions regarding the future of our business, future plans and strategies, anticipated events and trends, the economy and other future conditions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict, many of which are outside of our control. We caution you, therefore, against relying on any of these forward-looking statements. Our actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements for a variety of reasons, including, without limitation, our ability to close the quantum applications gap between quantum hardware capabilities and identify and capitalize on the recognition and competitive advantages associated with quantum computing technologies, our ability to identify and develop potential applications and advances in quantum applications, our ability to secure and maintain contracts with customers and collaborators, the state of the U.S. economy including issues caused by affordability, the risk of future inflation and uncertainty surrounding interest rates and the possibility of a recession, uncertainty surrounding and impacts arising from tariffs and developments relating thereto, our ability to attract and retain key personnel, our ability to obtain, maintain and protect intellectual property rights, the risk that software and technology infrastructure on which we depend fails to perform as designed or intended, the possibility that competitors may develop or access technology with similar or superior capabilities to our technology offerings, the possibility of adverse regulatory developments that could adversely impact us or our collaborators or the technologies on which we depend, and the risk factors contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on March 31, 2026, and our Prospectus filed with the SEC on August 11, 2026. Any forward-looking statement made by us in this press release speaks only as of the date on which it is made. Factors or events that could cause our actual results to differ may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all of them. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by law.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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