Intel to Acquire Classiq: Strategic Move Creates Full-Stack Quantum Computing Platform

In a major consolidation within the quantum computing industry, Intel has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Israeli quantum software company Classiq for approximately $2.3 billion. This strategic move is intended to combine Classiq’s automated algorithm synthesis platform with Intel’s silicon spin-qubit hardware, establishing Intel as a full-stack quantum computing provider.

The acquisition addresses a critical challenge in the sector: the complexity of designing quantum circuits. By integrating Classiq’s synthesis platform, which functions similarly to Electronic Design Automation (EDA) in classical chip design, Intel aims to abstract hardware complexities for developers and researchers. This is expected to significantly increase the accessibility and usability of Intel’s quantum hardware, bringing the technology closer to commercial viability.

Despite the acquisition, Intel has committed to maintaining Classiq’s open, hardware-agnostic approach. The platform will continue to support multi-platform integrations, ensuring that the ecosystem remains collaborative. The transaction, expected to close in the first half of 2027, will see both entities continue to operate independently until regulatory approvals are finalized.

Source: quantumcomputingreport.com
Publication date: 27.10.2026