SEALSQ Corp (NASDAQ: LAES) will showcase its pioneering post-quantum cybersecurity solutions at Tech&Fest 2026 in Grenoble, February 4–5, demonstrating a commitment to anticipating tomorrow’s security threats. The French subsidiary, SEALSQ France, is emerging as a key European player, building on three decades of expertise in secure semiconductors originating from the legacy of Gemplus. This move comes following recent strategic investments, including a potential stake in quantum computing startup Quobly and the acquisition of IC’Alps, both based in Grenoble. “Participating in Tech&Fest 2026 is a unique opportunity to share our vision of a secure and sovereign quantum future,” said Carlos Moreira, CEO of SEALSQ, highlighting the company’s ambition to establish a truly European post-quantum technology stack.
SEALSQ France: Three Decades of Secure Semiconductor Expertise
SEALSQ France is leveraging a substantial legacy in secure chip development, stemming from its roots in the 1980s smart card pioneers at Gemplus, to address the escalating challenges of post-quantum cryptography. The company currently employs nearly 200 personnel across sites in Meyreuil, Grenoble, and Toulouse, building on three decades of French industrial proficiency. This established base is now focused on hardware-based security solutions designed to resist both conventional and future quantum-based attacks, a critical area as quantum computing capabilities advance.
SEALSQ’s approach centers on “certified hardware components and hardware-based roots of trust,” ensuring robust protection for connected devices and vital infrastructure. The firm’s strategic expansion reflects a commitment to both technological innovation and national sovereignty, highlighted by its recent acquisition of IC’Alps in August 2025.
Quobly & IC’Alps Acquisitions Fuel Quantum Technology Integration
SEALSQ Corp is rapidly consolidating its position within the burgeoning field of post-quantum cybersecurity through strategic acquisitions, most recently targeting Quobly and IC’Alps. The August 2025 purchase of Grenoble-based semiconductor design firm IC’Alps signaled an intent to bolster internal capabilities, while the January 14, 2026 memorandum of understanding with quantum computing startup Quobly points towards a more ambitious, integrated platform. This phased investment, contingent on due diligence, aims to fuse Quobly’s silicon-based quantum computing technologies with SEALSQ’s existing post-quantum expertise, creating a uniquely secure offering for industrial applications.
This expansion isn’t solely focused on technological advancement; SEALSQ is actively building a sovereign European quantum ecosystem. The company will showcase its secure semiconductors and post-quantum cryptography at Tech&Fest 2026, a major European deeptech event in Grenoble, from February 4–5, 2026. This international strategy, built upon three decades of French industrial heritage originating from engineering teams at Gemplus, now sees the company valued at approximately $1 billion following its 2023 Nasdaq listing.
Tech&Fest 2026 Showcases Post-Quantum Cybersecurity Vision
SEALSQ Corp will be a prominent exhibitor at Tech&Fest 2026, held February 4–5, 2026, at Alpexpo in Grenoble, demonstrating its advancements in post-quantum cryptography and secure semiconductors. The company, with a current market capitalization of approximately $1 billion, is leveraging three decades of French expertise in secure chip technology – originating from the pioneering work at Gemplus in the 1980s – to address the looming threat of quantum computers breaking current encryption standards. This builds on a 2023 Nasdaq listing that recognized the firm as a rising global cybersecurity player.
SEALSQ’s presence extends beyond a simple exhibition; CEO Carlos Moreira will participate in a panel discussing cybersecurity challenges in the quantum era and deliver a keynote address entitled “Technological Sovereignty in the Quantum Era.” He will share the company’s strategic vision for securing France and other nations against future threats. Simultaneously, SEALSQ is expanding internationally with a new joint venture, SEALKAYNESQ Ltd, in India, focused on sovereign post-quantum semiconductor development. This global strategy aims to integrate quantum-resistant architectures directly into silicon, bolstering security and supply chains.
The company’s integrated approach focuses on certified hardware and “hardware-based roots of trust” to defend against all attacks, including those from quantum computers.
Participating in Tech&Fest 2026 is a unique opportunity to share our vision of a secure and sovereign quantum future, and to demonstrate how SEALSQ, by combining France’s long-standing expertise in secure semiconductors with cutting-edge innovations such as those developed by Quobly, is laying the foundations for a truly European post-quantum technology stack.
SEALKAYNESQ Ltd. Expands Post-Quantum Reach into India
SEALKAYNESQ Ltd. is establishing a significant foothold in India through a new joint venture with Kaynes SemiCon, focused on developing and personalizing post-quantum semiconductors. This strategic move aligns with India’s national priorities surrounding security and digital sovereignty, deploying secure test platforms and integrating quantum-resistant architectures directly into silicon. The initiative represents a broadening of SEALSQ’s international strategy, building on its French industrial heritage and recent Nasdaq listing in 2023 with a market capitalization of approximately $1 billion. The partnership signifies a commitment to fortifying semiconductor supply chains in crucial markets, extending French technological expertise beyond European borders.
The company’s three decades of experience, originating from Gemplus’s pioneering work in smart card technology, underpins this expansion. This venture aims to deliver industrial-grade solutions anticipating future risks, safeguarding critical applications like multi-factor authentication, energy systems, and defense infrastructure.
