Nasdaq: LAES and Nasdaq: GFS announced a publicly traded investment in future security as SEALSQ Corp and GlobalFoundries announced a strategic partnership to co-develop technologies spanning post-quantum cryptography and quantum computing. The collaboration will focus on pre-certified Post-Quantum Cryptography security IP, developed alongside GlobalFoundries company MIPS, with hard macro blocks and Chiplet Hardware Security Modules targeting applications like Hardware Security Modules and Secure Enclaves. Building on GlobalFoundries’ recent investments in quantum technology, the companies will also advance a CryoCMOS ecosystem to support scalable quantum computing systems. “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, emphasizing the alignment of their respective expertise and ambitions.
GF & SEALSQ Co-Develop Post-Quantum Cryptography Security IP
The strategic Memorandum of Understanding, announced recently, will see the two firms co-develop secure semiconductor platforms and solutions designed to withstand the threat of future quantum computers. This partnership addresses the immediate need to secure data against potential attacks, where adversaries collect encrypted information with the intention of decrypting it once quantum computers become powerful enough. A key component of this effort will involve MIPS, a GlobalFoundries company, working alongside SEALSQ to create pre-certified Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) security IP blocks. These hard macro components and Chiplet Hardware Security Modules (CHSM) are specifically targeted for integration into applications demanding high security, such as Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) and Secure Enclaves. Pre-certification is crucial, streamlining the adoption process for clients needing to meet stringent security standards.
Beyond bolstering security against quantum attacks, the collaboration extends to the development of cryogenic CMOS technology, a critical pathway for building scalable and cost-efficient quantum computing systems. Building on GlobalFoundries’ existing Quantum Technology Solutions business, the companies will jointly design and develop cryoelectronic ASICs capable of operating at ultra-low temperatures. This work will leverage GlobalFoundries’ U.S. manufacturing capabilities, aligning with both European and U.S. sovereign supply chain objectives. “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. The initiative reinforces the increasingly vital role of semiconductors in enabling commercially viable quantum systems, moving beyond theoretical research toward practical implementation and widespread industrial adoption.
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.
Nicholas Sergeant, vice president of Quantum Technology Solutions at GF
