New US University Deal Boosts Quantum IP

By Patricia Miller

Feb 12, 2026

4 min read

Delta Gold Technologies PLC signs $1M US university deal, securing exclusive licence on gold-based quantum IP with 1% royalty post $20M sales.

Delta Gold Technologies PLC (Aquis: DGQ) (OTC: DGQTF) has entered into a Research Sponsorship and exclusive Technology Licensing Agreement with Penn State University, in Pennsylvania, USA. The partnership strengthens Delta Gold Technologies’s strategy to build a global centre of excellence in quantum materials and expand its intellectual property portfolio in nano-scale gold-based quantum technologies.

Penn State’s recent published research focuses on structures and methods for quantum computing using gold, which closely aligns with Delta Gold’s ongoing research collaboration at the University of Toronto. The overlap suggests potential acceleration of IP development and cross-institutional validation of the scientific thesis underpinning Delta Gold Technologies’ strategy to develop intellectual property (IP) for quantum computing hardware, focusing on nano-scale gold to create stable, scalable qubits.

Under the Penn State agreement, Delta Gold Technologies will sponsor a first year research programme valued at USD $997,142. This will be paid on a cost reimbursement basis, with total reimbursement capped at $2,991,426 over three years and the contract can be terminated by either party on a 60 day notice. The funded work will extend existing research into gold-based quantum technologies, with the objective of generating commercially valuable IP.

In exchange, Delta Gold Technologies receives an exclusive, sublicensable, royalty-bearing licence to any resulting IP. The licence grants broad commercial rights across all fields except Human Health. A 1% running royalty becomes payable once cumulative Net Sales exceed USD $20 million, aligning royalty obligations with commercial success.

R. Michael Jones, Chief Executive Officer of Delta Gold Technologies, commented:

“We are very excited to work with Penn State, a top American University with extraordinary abilities in materials science and engineering. Amazingly, independently they were investigating the properties of nano scale gold and other materials for quantum computing at the same time as our work that is on-going at University of Toronto with similar materials.

Signing an agreement with Penn State adds to our portfolio of potential IP and is a direct execution step of our mission to establish a “Centre of Excellence” in Quantum Computing Research. The opportunity for top universities to collaborate is extremely exciting in the developing field.”

Strategically, this agreement expands Delta Gold Technologies’ academic footprint in North America and strengthens its control over downstream commercialisation pathways via exclusive licensing rights.

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Sponsorship Agreement Highlights Include:

  • Up to $997,142 first year research sponsorship funded by Delta Gold Technologies
  • Total cost reimbursable contract of $2,991,426 over three years
  • Exclusive, sublicensable licence to resulting IP (ex-Human Health)
  • 1% royalty only after $20M cumulative Net Sales threshold
  • Focus on nano-scale gold quantum technologies
  • Expands Delta Gold Technologies’s global “Centre of Excellence” strategy
  • Mutual collaboration on IP enforcement and defence

#Penn State: A Public Research Powerhouse

Penn State University, formally known as The Pennsylvania State University, is one of the largest public universities in the United States. Founded in 1855, it operates as a land-grant institution, meaning it was created to promote practical education in areas like agriculture, engineering, and materials science.

#What Delta Aims to Do

Delta Gold Technologies is developing intellectual property, or IP, focused on the fast-growing quantum computing sector. Instead of building a full quantum computer, the company aims to create specialized materials technology, centered on nano-scale gold and other advanced materials, that could be used inside quantum systems.

Delta plans to:

  • Collaborate with leading global nanotechnology and quantum computing research teams
  • Develop proprietary material technologies
  • File provisional patents to protect its discoveries
  • Secure an exclusive license to commercialize the IP globally
  • License the technology to quantum hardware companies

Quantum computing is drawing investor interest in 2026 because it is moving from theory toward early commercial reality. Early use cases in drug discovery, logistics, and finance are emerging, and cloud platforms are making access easier.

The bottom line, Delta wants to secure critical material patents that could become part of future quantum computers.

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#FAQs for Retail Investors

Why is gold-based quantum research significant?

Gold at the nano-scale exhibits unique physical and electronic properties that may enable more stable or scalable quantum computing architectures. If commercially viable, this could represent defensible, high-value IP in a rapidly expanding sector.

How attractive are the licensing terms?

The structure is capital-efficient. Delta Gold Technologies funds research upfront but only pays a 1% royalty once cumulative sales exceed $20M. This creates asymmetric upside with limited early cash outflow and long-duration optionality.

What does “exclusive, sublicensable” really mean?

Exclusivity prevents competitors from licensing the same IP from Penn State. Sublicensing rights allow Delta Gold Technologies to partner with larger industry players, potentially creating milestone payments or recurring royalty streams.

Does this de-risk the technology?

While it does not eliminate scientific risk, independent parallel research at a major US university provides validation of the material science thesis. Multi-institution collaboration can enhance credibility and accelerate patent filings.

How does Delta’s OTCQB listing change the investment case?

The OTCQB listing under ticker DGQTF allows U.S.-based investors to buy and sell Delta Gold Technologies shares in U.S. dollars during U.S. market hours, without needing access to the UK’s Aquis exchange.

What should investors monitor next?

  • Patent filings or provisional applications
  • Expansion of additional university partnerships
  • Industry collaborations or sublicensing agreements
  • Updates on commercial pathway and scalability

For experienced small-cap investors, this deal strengthens Delta Gold Technologies’s IP pipeline and reinforces its positioning in early-stage quantum materials, a sector where ownership of foundational patents can drive disproportionate long-term value.

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