Quantum eMotion Advances Quantum-Secure Root-of-Trust Technology Through Collaboration with Taiwan-based Semiconductor Firm

Montreal, Quebec--(Newsfile Corp. - March 17, 2026) - Quantum eMotion Corp. (NYSE American: QNC) (TSXV: QNC) (FSE: 34Q0) ("QeM" or the "Company"), a leader in quantum-secure cybersecurity solutions, is pleased to announce that it is receiving advisory services and funding of up to $600,000 from the

The non-dilutive funding supports a strategic cross-border, collaborative R&D initiative conducted in partnership with JMEM Tek, a Taiwan-based semiconductor technology company specializing in secure chip design. The joint

, focused on advancing next-generation quantum-secure hardware architectures and strengthening cross-border innovation in trusted semiconductor technologies.

This project strengthens innovation links between the Canadian and Taiwanese technology firms, while accelerating the development of next-generation trusted semiconductor technologies.

The funded project focuses on the development of a next-generation

platform designed to embed a directly at the silicon level.

The architecture will integrate:

• QeM's proprietary quantum-grade entropy generation
• Hardware-based cryptographic acceleration
• A silicon-level
  Root of Trust
• Advanced
  Physically Unclonable Function (PUF)
  technology for device-unique identity
• Secure key generation, storage, and lifecycle management

The integration of PUF technology enables each chip to possess a mathematically unique and unclonable identity derived from intrinsic physical characteristics of the silicon itself. When combined with quantum-grade entropy, this creates a robust foundation for secure boot, authentication, firmware integrity validation, and cryptographic key protection.

This secure-by-design approach is intended to protect critical systems from hardware tampering, cloning, firmware injection, and advanced cyberattacks — including future quantum-enabled threats.

"This NRC IRAP support is a significant milestone," said Francis Bellido, CEO of Quantum eMotion. "By combining quantum entropy, PUF-based device identity, and hardware Root-of-Trust architecture, we are laying the silicon foundation for next-generation trusted computing. Our collaboration with JMEM reinforces the leadership of Canadian and Taiwanese innovators in secure semiconductor innovation at a time when digital sovereignty and hardware security are becoming mission-critical."

The secure SoC platform is being designed for deployment across:

• AI data centres and high-performance computing
• Cloud infrastructure and edge systems
• Financial and digital asset platforms
• Defense and government systems
• Healthcare and digital health networks
• Energy and critical infrastructure environments

By embedding a quantum-secure Root of Trust and PUF identity at the chip level, the architecture aims to provide scalable trust anchoring for next-generation digital ecosystems.

In the context of growing global focus on semiconductor resilience and hardware-level cyber threats, this collaboration between Canadian and Taiwanese companies contributes to:

• Trusted supply-chain development
• Secure chip manufacturing collaboration
• Resilient international technology partnerships
• Post-quantum-ready hardware infrastructure

The Company anticipates achieving key development milestones over the coming phases and will provide updates as the program advances.

The Company's mission is to address the growing demand for affordable hardware and software security for connected devices. Thanks to its patented Quantum Random Number Generator, QeM has become a pioneering force in classical and quantum cybersecurity solutions. This security solution exploits quantum mechanics' built-in unpredictability and promises to provide enhanced protection for high-value assets and critical systems.

The Company intends to target highly valued Financial Services, Healthcare, Blockchain Applications, Cloud-Based IT Security Infrastructure, Classified Government Krown Technologies and Communication Systems, Secure Device Keying (IOT, Automotive, Consumer Electronics) and Quantum Cryptography.