SEALSQ, GlobalFoundries Sign MoU to Co-Develop Post-Quantum Chips and CryoCMOS for 3 Security Areas
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Updated · Markets Insider · Jul 8
SEALSQ, GlobalFoundries Sign MoU to Co-Develop Post-Quantum Chips and CryoCMOS for 3 Security Areas
3 articles · Updated · Markets Insider · Jul 8
Summary
SEALSQ and GlobalFoundries said their strategic MoU will jointly develop secure semiconductor platforms spanning post-quantum cryptography, chiplet security modules and semiconductor-based quantum computing.
Three workstreams anchor the deal: pre-certified PQC security IP with MIPS, chiplet Hardware Security Module components for HSMs and secure enclaves, and cryoelectronic ASICs built to run at ultra-low temperatures.
GF will contribute process technology and U.S. manufacturing capacity, while SEALSQ brings certified hardware security and PQC-ready silicon aimed at accelerating commercial quantum-era products.
The partners framed the effort as support for U.S. and European sovereign supply chains, tying trusted semiconductor production to rising demand for quantum-resistant security and scalable quantum systems.
With most firms unprepared for 'Q-Day,' can this partnership deliver quantum-proof chips before current encryption fails?
Can one transatlantic deal truly serve the competing sovereign supply chain goals of both the US and Europe?
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Overview
On July 8, 2026, a pivotal strategic partnership was announced and formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding, uniting leaders from the semiconductor and quantum technology sectors. This collaboration aims to accelerate the shift of quantum computing from theory to real-world industry by merging established manufacturing expertise with advanced quantum innovation. The partnership’s main goal is to harness the power of proven Semiconductor CMOS technology to develop scalable and reliable quantum processors, laying a strong foundation for the quantum era and making quantum computing more practical and accessible for widespread industrial use.