IonQ acquires SkyWater Technology

IonQ agreed to acquire SkyWater Technology. Reported deal value: Undisclosed. Status: Pending. Sector: Technology. Target headquarters context: Bloomington, Minnesota, United States.

This page summarizes publicly available information about the transaction as of 2026-01-28. Figures and status may change as filings and press coverage update.

Analyst: Brendan Burke, Nick Patience Publication Date: January 28, 2026 IonQ , a quantum systems company, is acquiring SkyWater Technology , a quantum -native semiconductor foundry service provider, to vertically integrate quantum chip design, fabrication, packaging, and deployment inside the U.S. The move reframes quantum progress as a manufacturing problem and raises the bar for competitors still dependent on third-party foundries