Infleqtion: First Public Neutral-Atom Quantum Company
Infleqtion will become the first publicly listed neutral-atom quantum powerhouse with SEC approval.
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has deemed Infleqtion and Churchill Capital Corp X's joint registration statement on Form S-4 effective as of January 23, 2026, maturing the quantum technology industry. This key regulatory milestone allows a proposed corporate combination, and Infleqtion will launch on the New York Stock Exchange in the first quarter of 2026 under the ticker code “INFQ.”
A Quantum Industry Milestone
The first neutral-atom quantum technology company will be publicly traded after the transaction. Infleqtion's dual-track commercial strategy involves quantum computing and precision sensing, unlike many competitors that focus just on computation. On February 12, 2026, Churchill X shareholders will vote on the deal at an extraordinary general meeting.
If no Churchill X shares are sold, the deal should generate approximately $540 million in gross profits, demonstrating its financial strength. A common stock Private Investment in Public Equity (PIPE) at the transaction valuation raised over $125 million from new and existing institutional investors. Infleqtion wants to improve its technical roadmap and deliver its solutions to space exploration, national security, and artificial intelligence commercial domains with this funding.
Neutral-Atom Technology Power
Infleqtion's strength is neutral-atom technology. Given its scalability, adaptability, and cost-effectiveness, this modality is becoming a top quantum architecture. Using “nature’s perfect qubits,” Infleqtion has designed a platform that can support multiple applications from a single product architecture.
The company's portfolio is diverse for the industry. Among them:
The fault-tolerant, full-stack “Sqale” quantum computing platform. If GPS is unavailable, the “Tiqker” atomic clock and advanced inertial sensing are used. Spectrum sensing is transformed by Rydberg atomic sensing in quantum radio frequency receivers. Quantum Software's “Superstaq” technology speeds business users' time to value.
Overcoming Tech Benchmarks
Publicly announced technology advances before the public listing imply that the company is outperforming its internal timelines. Most impressively, Infleqtion achieved 12 logical qubits with loss correction and error detection. This accomplishment surpassed the company's 2026 goals and encouraged management to aim for 1,000 logical qubits by 2030.
In addition, Infleqtion's cooperation with NVIDIA has reinforced its AI ecosystem position. This partnership on the “NVQLink” quantum architecture includes Infleqtion's neutral-atom systems and GPU-accelerated AI platforms. A Sqale quantum computer with NVQLink is being installed at the Illinois Quantum & Microelectronics Park.
Global Security and Navigation Applications
Infleqtion's work with international space and defense groups is particularly notable. It works closely with the U.K. government, NASA, and the Department of War. Infleqtion and the Royal Navy demonstrated the first quantum optical clock for autonomous underwater navigation. This method allows maritime operations to locate without GPS.
The company will utilize AI to secure positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) in disputed regions for the U.S. Army's “SAPIENT” ground effort. A collaborative partnership with Safran Electronics & Defense is evaluating robust timing solutions that should be available globally by early 2026.
The way forward
The merging company will be called Infleqtion, Inc. The leadership continues to translate complex quantum phenomena into practical solutions that improve human potential in materials science, finance, and life sciences. The company's quantum-powered simulation might reduce material development time from decades to months.
Going public comes with a lot of attention. The company recognizes several issues, including the challenges of developing cutting-edge technology, relying on government contracts, and scaling quantum systems. Success depends on the business model's ability to protect IP and control rapid growth.
The quantum industry will watch the February 12 meeting. If approved, INFQ's listing will indicate neutral-atom quantum systems' economic viability worldwide. From a research-focused start-up to a publicly traded commercial leader, Infleqtion marks a new phase in the “quantum age” for investors and academics.
