Strategic acquisition

IonQ acquired SkyWater Technology

IonQ completed the acquisition of SkyWater Technology on July 30, 2026, for a disclosed value of US$1.8 billion.

Closed

Status: Closed
Deal type: Strategic acquisition
Target: SkyWater Technology (United States)
Buyer: IonQ
Announced: January 26, 2026
Signed: January 26, 2026
Closed: July 30, 2026
Disclosed value: US$1.8 billion
Quantum relevance: Core quantum

Sources

IonQ to Acquire SkyWater Technology, Creating the Only Vertically Integrated Full-Stack Quantum Platform Company IonQ · Press release · Jan 26, 2026
IonQ, Inc. Form 8-K, transaction announcement exhibit (IonQ / SkyWater acquisition) U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (EDGAR) · Filing · Jan 26, 2026
SkyWater Technology, Inc. Form DEFM14A definitive merger proxy statement (IonQ acquisition) U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (EDGAR) · Filing · Apr 9, 2026
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