SEALSQ and GlobalFoundries will co-develop Post-Quantum Cryptography security IP, secure chiplet architectures and CryoCMOS technology under an MoU covering secure semiconductor platforms and semiconductor-based quantum computing systems.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) pairs GlobalFoundries’ process technology and manufacturing capabilities with SEALSQ’s hardware-based certified security, Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) – ready silicon and quantum technology work.
The technical plan covers three areas:
- PQC Security IP: SEALSQ and GlobalFoundries will work with MIPS on pre-certified PQC security IP hard macro blocks and Chiplet Hardware Security Module components.
- Cryogenic CMOS: The companies will develop cryoelectronic ASICs designed to operate at ultra-low temperatures for quantum computing systems.
- Trusted Supply Chains: The agreement supports European and U.S. semiconductor supply chain priorities tied to trusted, traceable and secure production.
“A shared long-term vision between GF and SEALSQ is that semiconductors, cybersecurity, Post-Quantum Cryptography, and quantum computing are converging into a single technology ecosystem,” said Carlos Moreira, CEO of SEALSQ. “GlobalFoundries is one of the world’s leading semiconductor manufacturers, and its growing commitment to security and quantum technologies perfectly complements SEALSQ’s expertise in secure semiconductors, PQC, and our investments across the quantum ecosystem. This partnership is a natural fit and a powerful validation of our shared vision. Together, we have the opportunity to help shape the secure and scalable technology platforms that will power the quantum era.”
“This partnership is about building the foundation for the quantum era: trusted digital infrastructure secured by Post-Quantum Cryptography and the semiconductor technologies that will enable future quantum computing systems,” said Nicholas Sergeant, vice president of Quantum Technology Solutions at GF. “SEALSQ’s secure-semiconductor and Post-Quantum Cryptography expertise complements GF’s differentiated technology portfolio and expanding quantum capabilities. Together, we are uniquely positioned to give customers and partners the technologies needed to secure and enable the quantum future.”
The initiative builds on GlobalFoundries’ investments in Quantum Technology Solutions and SEALSQ’s investments in quantum computing. The companies said CMOS technology can support transistor scaling, integration density and high-volume production for future quantum systems.
Source: GlobalFoundries
About SEALSQ
SEALSQ is a semiconductor and digital security company established in 1998 and based in Geneva, Switzerland. The company designs, makes and sells secure semiconductors, PKI services, secure microcontrollers, secure elements and smart-card reader chips. Its products include VaultIC secure elements, Quantum Shield QS7001, secure Arm platforms, smart-card reader chips and post-quantum hardware. SEALSQ also provides provisioning, testing, certificate management and custom chip design. Its technologies support device authentication, secure communications, access control, secure storage, IoT security and anti-counterfeiting. The company serves equipment makers, operators, service providers, brands, system integrators, cloud providers and industrial customers. Its markets include smart energy, smart home, EV charging, consumer IoT, telecommunications, logistics, medical devices and luxury goods.
About GlobalFoundries
GlobalFoundries is a semiconductor foundry that provides advanced manufacturing services for integrated circuits. It offers a range of technologies, including CMOS, RF, embedded memory, silicon photonics, and FinFET, catering to automotive, communications, defense, data center, industrial, and consumer electronics applications. Founded in 2009 after being spun off from AMD, GlobalFoundries has over a decade of experience delivering tailored semiconductor solutions. The company supports fabless chipmakers with design enablement, IP services, and process technologies to accelerate innovation and meet global demand. Headquartered in Malta, New York, it operates manufacturing sites in the U.S., Germany, and Singapore. The company develops technologies for emerging markets, supporting digital applications that demand energy efficiency and reliable performance.