The Quantum Chorton Framework (QCF) presents a novel approach to quantum gravity by proposing that spacetime emerges from discrete, non-propagating curvature excitations—Chortons—formed through high-energy photon collapse. Unlike traditional theories that quantize gravity over a pre-existing manifold, QCF builds geometry from the ground up via energy-threshold-triggered curvature quanta governed by a dynamical curvature field χμν\chi_{\mu\nu}χμν. This framework includes a derived Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formalism, gauge symmetry structure, constraint dynamics, and a path integral formulation. It demonstrates classical recovery of General Relativity in the continuum limit and proposes testable predictions including GHz-scale gravitational waves, vacuum curvature effects, and alternative interpretations of Hawking radiation. A comparative analysis against leading quantum gravity models—such as Loop Quantum Gravity, String Theory, and Causal Set Theory—highlights QCF’s originality and background independence. This paper aims to contribute to foundational research in quantum gravity, offering a minimal and testable curvature-based model for the emergence of spacetime and gravitational phenomena.