SEALSQ has announced a strategic partnership with GlobalFoundries (GF) aimed at accelerating the development of post-quantum cryptography (PQC) technologies and next-generation semiconductor solutions for the emerging quantum computing era. The companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on secure semiconductor platforms, quantum-resistant intellectual property (IP), and cryogenic semiconductor technologies designed to address future cybersecurity and computing challenges.
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The partnership comes at a time when organizations worldwide are preparing for the eventual arrival of large-scale quantum computers capable of breaking many of today's widely used encryption algorithms. As governments and enterprises begin transitioning toward quantum-resistant security standards, demand for hardware-based security solutions is expected to increase significantly.
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Focus on Quantum-Ready Semiconductor Technologies
According to the announcement, the collaboration will concentrate on three major technology areas. First, the companies plan to expand GlobalFoundries' semiconductor IP ecosystem by developing certified post-quantum cryptography security building blocks. These IP components are intended to help chip designers integrate quantum-resistant security directly into future semiconductor products.
Second, SEALSQ and GlobalFoundries will work together on secure chiplet architectures. Chiplet-based semiconductor designs are becoming increasingly important as manufacturers seek higher performance, improved scalability, and reduced development costs.
Integrating advanced security capabilities into chiplet ecosystems could provide stronger protection for data centers, IoT devices, automotive platforms, and edge AI systems.
The third area of collaboration focuses on developing a CryoCMOS ecosystem to support future quantum computing systems. Cryogenic CMOS technologies enable electronic components to operate efficiently at extremely low temperatures, making them an important building block for scalable quantum computing hardware.
Growing Importance of Post-Quantum Security
As quantum computing research continues to advance, cybersecurity experts have warned that conventional public-key cryptography may eventually become vulnerable to quantum attacks. This has accelerated global efforts to adopt post-quantum cryptographic algorithms capable of resisting attacks from future quantum computers. Governments, financial institutions, cloud providers, and technology companies are increasingly investing in quantum-safe infrastructure to prepare for this transition.
For SEALSQ, the agreement strengthens its strategy of expanding its portfolio of secure semiconductors and post-quantum technologies. GlobalFoundries, one of the world's leading semiconductor manufacturers, brings advanced manufacturing capabilities and an established IP ecosystem that could help commercialize future quantum-secure hardware solutions.
Looking Ahead
Although the Memorandum of Understanding does not announce commercial products or deployment timelines, it establishes a framework for joint research and development in technologies expected to become increasingly important over the coming decade. As industries prepare for the transition to quantum-safe computing, collaborations between semiconductor manufacturers and cybersecurity specialists are likely to play a key role in developing the next generation of secure computing platforms.
