SEALSQ and GlobalFoundries (GF) have entered into a strategic collaboration to accelerate the development of secure semiconductor technologies designed for the quantum computing era.

Under a memorandum of understanding (MoU), the two companies will work together on post-quantum cryptography (PQC), secure semiconductor architectures and quantum computing technologies, addressing the growing need for hardware capable of protecting data against future quantum-enabled cyber threats.

The collaboration will focus on three key areas. The first involves developing pre-certified post-quantum cryptography intellectual property and secure chiplet architectures for applications such as hardware security modules and secure enclaves. The companies also plan to collaborate with MIPS, a GlobalFoundries company, to strengthen hardware-level security solutions.

A second area of cooperation will centre on the development of CryoCMOS technologies and cryogenic application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) designed to operate at extremely low temperatures. These technologies are expected to play an important role in enabling future quantum computing systems and supporting advances in quantum hardware.

The partnership will also seek to strengthen trusted semiconductor manufacturing and resilient supply chains across Europe and the United States by combining GlobalFoundries' semiconductor manufacturing expertise with SEALSQ's capabilities in hardware cybersecurity and quantum-resistant security technologies.

The agreement comes as governments and technology companies prepare for the transition to post-quantum cryptography. As quantum computing continues to evolve, conventional encryption methods are expected to become increasingly vulnerable, creating demand for new hardware-based security solutions capable of protecting critical infrastructure and sensitive digital assets.

By combining expertise in semiconductor manufacturing, cybersecurity and quantum technologies, SEALSQ and GlobalFoundries aim to accelerate the development and commercialisation of quantum-ready semiconductor solutions while supporting the creation of secure digital infrastructure for next-generation computing platforms.