More than $2 billion in proposed CHIPS Act incentives signals a shift in U.S. quantum computing development, moving beyond research and toward large-scale manufacturing capabilities. Aeluma, a semiconductor company specializing in scalable technologies, is positioned to benefit from this investment, having supported one of the nine companies that signed a letter of intent with the U.S. Government. While direct funding is contingent on a subcontract agreement, Aeluma’s CEO, Jonathan Klamkin, Ph. D., stated that Aeluma supported one of the companies that executed a letter of intent with the U.S. Government. The company is leveraging partnerships with Tower Semiconductor and Sumitomo Chemical Advanced Technologies, alongside recently secured U.S. Government contracts for quantum materials and lasers, to build a platform for scalable quantum microsystems.
CHIPS Act Funding Drives Quantum Manufacturing Infrastructure
Government investments in quantum computing are shifting the focus from exploratory research toward establishing robust manufacturing capabilities and accelerating commercial viability. This funding, directed to nine companies including two foundries, represents a strategic commitment to building a domestic quantum ecosystem capable of translating laboratory breakthroughs into tangible technologies. Aeluma’s strategy centers on a large-diameter wafer platform, combining high-performance compound semiconductors with scalable manufacturing processes; this approach addresses the most consequential, unresolved engineering problems in quantum by establishing foundational domestic manufacturing capacity. These collaborations are critical for manufacturing components like aluminum gallium arsenide nonlinear materials, quantum dot lasers, and high sensitivity photodetectors, all fabricated on CMOS-compatible substrates. This infrastructure is designed to enable the creation of scalable quantum microsystems, moving beyond isolated experiments toward practical applications in fields like mobile technology, artificial intelligence, and defense. Aeluma manufactures these components on large-diameter CMOS-compatible substrates, providing a viable path to building scalable quantum microsystems. The CHIPS Act incentives, therefore, are not merely funding research, but actively constructing the industrial base needed to realize the promise of quantum computing.
Aeluma’s Platform for Scalable Quantum Microsystems
Aeluma is positioning itself as a key enabler of quantum technology manufacturing, leveraging existing semiconductor expertise to address challenges beyond basic research. While much of the focus has been on achieving quantum bit stability and coherence, a parallel need has emerged for scalable fabrication techniques to move beyond isolated quantum processors; Aeluma’s approach centers on integrating quantum components with established CMOS manufacturing processes. The company’s large-diameter wafer platform is designed to combine high-performance compound semiconductors with scalable production methods, a strategy supported by recently awarded U.S. Government contracts. The scale of recent government investment signals a deliberate shift in priorities. “The U.S. Department of Commerce announced more than $2 billion in CHIPS Act funding to nine companies, including two foundries, signaling the government’s long-term commitment to quantum computing and related manufacturing,” said Jonathan Klamkin, Ph. D., Founder and CEO of Aeluma.
This suggests a role as a critical supplier and integration partner, rather than a standalone quantum computer developer. This compatibility is crucial, as it allows for leveraging existing infrastructure and potentially reducing the cost and complexity of quantum device fabrication. The company believes this platform will enable volume production and large-scale integration of quantum components, moving the field closer to practical applications.
The U.S. Department of Commerce announced more than $2 billion in CHIPS Act funding to nine companies, including two foundries, signaling the government’s long-term commitment to quantum computing and related manufacturing.
Jonathan Klamkin, Ph.D., Founder and CEO of Aeluma
