IonQ is set to acquire software and technology research and development company Seed Innovations to strengthen its quantum infrastructure and artificial intelligence-driven platform development. Hear government and industry leaders talk about the latest innovations in artificial intelligence, machine learning and quantum at the Potomac Officers Club’s 2026 Artificial Intelligence Summit on March 18. What Role Will Seed Innovations Play at IonQ? The Seed Innovations team will join IonQ, with Seed Innovations founder Marlu Oswald reporting to Frank Backes, president of IonQ quantum infrastructure. De Masi said the integration of Capella’s satellite infrastructure with IonQ technology is expected to bolster commercial applications and defense and intelligence missions.