Atomionics Expands into the United States to Advance Quantum Sensing for Critical Minerals and Strategic Subsurface Intelligence

SINGAPORE / UNITED STATES – February 20, 2026 — Atomionics, a quantum sensing company developing next-generation gravimetry solutions for subsurface intelligence, today announced the opening of its first office in the United States. The expansion represents a key milestone in Atomionics’ global growth and formalises its long-term presence in North America

The U.S. office will support the deployment of Atomionics’ quantum gravimetry technology across applications including resource exploration, infrastructure intelligence, and potential dual-use use cases spanning commercial and government sectors. As part of this expansion, Atomionics is also building its AI capabilities to advance its AI Geologist platform, strengthening the integration of quantum sensing with data-driven subsurface interpretation.

“Opening our U.S. office is a significant milestone in Atomionics’ journey,” said Sahil Tapiawala, CEO and Co-Founder of Atomionics. “North America plays a central role in global resource development and strategic infrastructure. Having a dedicated team on the ground allows us to accelerate and scale our technology at a time when quantum sensing is reaching an important inflection point.”

Global demand for critical minerals continues to rise, as they form the foundation of modern infrastructure, energy systems, and even data centers. Securing reliable supplies of copper, lithium, nickel, and other essential materials has become a strategic priority for governments and industry alike. Atomionics supports this growing need with its state-of-the-art quantum gravimeter, enabling operators to gain earlier and more accurate insight into subsurface structures, reduce uncertainty in exploration, and make better-informed decisions while minimising environmental impact.

Mining remains one of the most capital-intensive and high-risk stages of the critical minerals supply chain. Early-stage exploration decisions often rely on incomplete subsurface information, leading to costly drilling campaigns, extended project timelines, and unnecessary environmental disturbance. Atomionics’ quantum gravimetry technology is designed to reduce this uncertainty by delivering high-resolution, non-invasive subsurface intelligence before significant capital is deployed.

By integrating quantum sensing with AI-driven interpretation, Atomionics enables mining operators to prioritise exploration targets more effectively, optimise drill planning, and improve confidence in resource assessments. As North America accelerates efforts to strengthen domestic critical mineral supply chains, improved subsurface intelligence will play a pivotal role in enabling more efficient and responsible resource development.

The establishment of the U.S. office builds on Atomionics’ growing international footprint, following successful tests in Australia and expansion across the Asia-Pacific region. With the support of strategic investors, including IQT, Paspalis, Wavemaker, BHP, In-Q-Tel, Seeds Capital, SGInnovate, and Cap Vista, Atomionics will also explore opportunities where quantum sensing can contribute to broader strategic and national security-related applications alongside its commercial work.

“As demand increases for reliable subsurface intelligence, the United States represents a critical market for long-term collaboration,” added Ravi Kumar, CTO and Co-Founder of Atomionics. “This expansion brings us closer to customers and partners who are shaping the future of resource development, infrastructure intelligence, and advanced sensing technologies.”

The U.S. office reinforces Atomionics’ commitment to scaling field-ready quantum sensing systems and AI-driven subsurface intelligence, supporting more efficient, sustainable, and informed decisions across critical minerals, infrastructure, and strategic applications worldwide.