Quantum eMotion Secures NIST IUT Listing for SecureKey Cryptographic Module, Advancing Trusted Data Security and FIPS Validation

Montreal, Quebec & Irvine, California — July 16, 2026 – Quantum eMotion Corp. (“QeM” or the “Company”) (NYSE American: QNC; TSXV: QNC-V; FSE: 34Q0) is pleased to announce that its flagship Quantum Emotion SecureKey Cryptographic Module has been officially designated as "Implementation Under Test" (IUT) by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).

The module is now publicly listed on the NIST Cryptographic Module Validation Program (CMVP) registry, representing an important step in the Company's FIPS 140-3 validation journey. In partnership with Intertek Laboratories, the Company is advancing through the CMVP adjudication process and expects the module to progress to the "Modules In Process" list within approximately three to four months. The IUT listing is now publicly available at the link below:

https://csrc.nist.gov/projects/cryptographic-module-validation-program/modules-in-process/iut-list

Role and Technical Importance

The SecureKey Cryptographic Module serves as the foundational trust root for enterprise data protection. By entering the formal NIST validation pipeline, the technology establishes:

• An independently validated cryptographic root of trust for applications and infrastructure.

• A pathway toward deployment in regulated sectors requiring FIPS 140-3 certified cryptographic modules.

• A secure foundation for key generation, storage, protection, and cryptographic operations across enterprise and embedded environments.

Leadership Perspective

"Securing the NIST IUT listing represents a definitive breakthrough in our commercialization roadmap," said Jason Thomas, Director of Product Development at Quantum Emotion Corp. "Our team is moving rapidly alongside Intertek to finalize the Vendor Evidence documentation. This listing validates the architecture of the SecureKey module and moves us closer to achieving full FIPS compliance, ensuring our clients can deploy independently validated, standards-based cryptographic security solutions.

"The SecureKey IUT designation marks an important advancement in QeM's mission to deliver trusted cryptographic foundations for the next generation of digital infrastructure. Combined with our QRNG and post-quantum technologies, SecureKey further strengthens our position as a provider of advanced cybersecurity solutions for regulated and mission-critical environments," said Francis Bellido, Chief Executive Officer of Quantum eMotion Corp.

About Quantum eMotion Corp.

The Company aims to address the growing demand for affordable hardware and software security for connected devices. QeM develops advanced cryptographic and cybersecurity technologies, including quantum random number generation, post-quantum cryptography, and runtime protection solutions for enterprise and embedded environments.

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

For further information, please visit our website at https://www.quantumemotion.com/ or contact:

Francis Bellido, Chief Executive Officer

Tel: 514.956.2525

Email: info@quantumemotion.com

Website: www.quantumemotion.com

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Should one or more of these risks and uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described in forward-looking statements or forward-looking information. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, there may be other factors that could cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. For more information on the Company and the risks and challenges of its business, investors should review the Company’s annual filings that are available at www.sedarplus.ca. The Company provides no assurance that forward-looking statements or forward-looking information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements and information. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and forward-looking information. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made and, except as may be required by applicable securities laws, the Company disclaims any intent or obligation to update any forward-looking information.

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