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Delta Gold Technologies plc
Penn State University News Release re Sponsorship Agreement
25 March 2026 – Delta Gold Technologies PLC («Delta» or the «Company») (Aquis:
DGQ / OTC: DGQTF), a technology company developing intellectual property in the
quantum computing («QC») sector, is pleased to note the article from Penn State
University regarding the Research Sponsorship and exclusive Technology Licensing
Agreement («TLA») we announced on 12 February 2026. The full text of Penn
State’s article is reproduced below:
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – Delta Gold Technologies, ( DGQT- OTCQB, DGQ-Aquis) a
technology company focused on developing intellectual property in the quantum
computing sector, has signed a three-year, $3 million research agreement with
Kenneth Knappenberger, professor of chemistry and physics and head of the
Department of Chemistry at Penn State, to support research exploring
applications of nano-scale gold clusters in quantum information science.
Under the agreement, Delta Gold
Technologies (https://www.deltagoldtech.com/research-projects/university
-research-sponsorship-agreement-penn-state/) will provide up to $1 million each
year to support research to characterize and engineer the electronic and optical
properties of gold nanoclusters. These «super-atomic» nanoclusters are promising
candidates for next-generation quantum technologies. In his previous
research (https://science.psu.edu/news/Knappenberger7-2025), Knappenberger
showed that gold nanoclusters have the same key properties as the current state
-of-the-art methods for quantum information systems, but with the added benefit
of scalability and tunability.
«These gold clusters have all the intrinsic properties necessary to support a
variety of quantum applications, from computing to sensing and diagnostics,»
Knappenberger said. «But there’s a lot we still need to understand about the
material before we know what that final product might look like. This
partnership with Delta Gold will invest in the equipment, supplies, and
personnel that we need to rapidly push past that bottleneck, to make detailed
correlations between the quantum properties and the nanostructure of the
material and to then fine-tune it to be functional for quantum applications.»
Knappenberger’s research group is internationally recognized for advancing
ultrafast and electronic spin spectroscopy and molecular-level investigations of
nanoscale materials. His work has contributed foundational insights into how
electrons behave in confined systems, knowledge that is critical for developing
materials suitable for quantum applications.
«Penn State has a long history of theoretical, foundational, and applied
research in quantum science, often bolstered through interdisciplinary
connections, and we are well-positioned as we approach the so-called quantum
revolution,» said Andrew Read, senior vice president for research at Penn State.
«This new partnership will accelerate the important research that Ken and his
research group have been pursuing, providing both funding and flexibility to
explore the potential of gold nanoclusters to support quantum applications.»
Delta Gold Technologies, led by CEO and Director R. Michael Jones, is focused on
advancing high-value applications of gold-based nanomaterials. The company’s
portfolio includes the development and commercialization of precision-engineered
gold nanostructures for use in electronics, catalysis and emerging quantum
technologies. Through strategic academic partnerships, Delta Gold aims to
accelerate the translation of fundamental discoveries into scalable, real-world
solutions.
«We are very excited to work with Penn State, a top American University with
extraordinary abilities in materials science and engineering,» said Jones,
«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 the 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.»
The research will be conducted at Penn State’s University Park campus and is
expected to support graduate students and postdoctoral scholars while
strengthening the University’s interdisciplinary efforts in chemistry, physics
and materials science.
«Ken is an outstanding scholar, mentor, educator, and leader, and, as a chemist,
he brings a unique expertise in materials characterization and synthesis to the
field of quantum science, which is typically dominated by researchers in physics
and materials science,» said Tracy Langkilde, Verne M. Willaman Dean of the Penn
State Eberly College of Science. «We are grateful for the new partnership with
Delta Gold, which will move this field forward in exciting ways as well as
support students and postdocs in gaining important skills through their work on
this project.»
This collaboration underscores Penn State’s commitment to industry partnerships
that advance discovery, workforce development and the translation of research
into societal impact.
«This kind of collaboration is new territory for me as a foundational
researcher, but it’s been a boon for my program,» Knappenberger said. «I
encourage other researchers to reach out to their college corporate and
communications offices as well as the University’s Corporate Engagement Center
to learn more about industry partnership opportunities, even at the foundational
research level. Leveraging the expertise from these offices has really
streamlined the process and helped open up new possibilities to promote, fund,
and rapidly advance my research. They have been wonderful at answering all my
questions and connecting me with other resources on campus.»
Full Article Link: https://science.psu.edu/news/penn-state-delta-gold-agreement
About the Eberly College of Science Office for Innovation
The Eberly College of Science Office for
Innovation (https://science.psu.edu/research/office-for-innovation) helps
researchers move breakthrough discoveries toward real-world impact by providing
structured expertise, guided mentorship, and catalytic funding that accelerates
early-stage science toward meaningful outcomes. As the first step toward impact
for researchers in the Eberly College, the office provides a structured
foundation that enables downstream success, assists faculty in step-by-step
processes, and connects them with other resources throughout Penn State.
About the Corporate Engagement Center
The Corporate Engagement Center connects industry partners to strategic
opportunities at Penn State for research and development, philanthropy, and
talent recruitment. The center serves as a hub for industry/University
relationships, supporting companies as they navigate the vast resources of Penn
State.
About Delta Gold Technologies
Delta is developing, with an option for an exclusive license, intellectual
property («IP») targeted towards the quantum computing («QC») space that can be
licenced globally. This technology will be centered around the usage of nano
-scale gold and other materials. Utilising the unique physical properties of
certain materials which are believed to have direct and significant applications
within the rapidly growing QC space.
This IP will be developed with top global nanotechnology and QC teams globally,
with the intention to further develop the IP, file provisional patents and
subsequently license the technology.
For further information contact:
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|Delta Gold Technologies PLC |Tel:+44 (0)203 576 6742 |
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|R. Michael Jones(CEO) | |
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|Orana Corporate LLP (Aquis Advisor)|Tel: +44 (0)203 475 6834|
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|Anthony Eastman / Sarah Cope | |
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|First Equity LTD (Corporate Broker)|Tel:+44 (0)207 374 2212 |
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|Jason Robertson / Sam Lakha | |
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