SkyWater Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: SKYT) and Silicon Quantum Computing (SQC) have jointly announced a program to accelerate the commercialization of hybrid quantum-classical computing. This collaboration leverages SQC’s atomically engineered quantum processors and SkyWater’s secure U.S.-based manufacturing and packaging capabilities to advance the emerging “future compute” stack. SkyWater will provide tailored silicon wafers and superconducting resonators through its Technology-as-a-Service model, enabling seamless integration of quantum and classical components. This partnership aims to deliver new levels of performance and capability by combining quantum and classical technologies, reinforcing SkyWater’s position as a trusted enabler of next-generation technologies.
SkyWater and SQC Partnership for Quantum-Classical Computing
SkyWater Technology and Silicon Quantum Computing (SQC) have partnered to accelerate the commercialization of hybrid quantum-classical computing, aiming to advance the “future compute” stack. SkyWater, a U.S.-based pure-play semiconductor foundry, will integrate SQC’s atomically engineered quantum processors into the broader computing ecosystem. This collaboration leverages SkyWater’s secure manufacturing and Technology-as-a-Service model to seamlessly combine quantum and classical components, bringing the envisioned “future compute” stack closer to reality.
SQC will supply its quantum processing units (QPUs), while SkyWater will provide superconducting resonators and tailored silicon wafers from its secure production line. This pairing is critical for achieving performance, scalability, and supply chain integrity in these hybrid systems. The collaboration emphasizes the need for precise manufacturing and high-bandwidth resonator connections to effectively integrate quantum and classical components for optimal workload assignment.
SQC’s approach to quantum computing centers on atomically precise engineering, resulting in the highest reported fidelities on quantum algorithms of any company. SkyWater’s role as a DMEA-accredited Category 1A Trusted Foundry reinforces its commitment to securing America’s silicon foundation and advancing domestic manufacturing for high-performance computing, including emerging technologies like quantum computing.
Advancing Quantum Processor Manufacturing and Integration
SkyWater Technology and Silicon Quantum Computing (SQC) are collaborating to accelerate the commercialization of hybrid quantum-classical computing. This partnership combines SQC’s precision in quantum device engineering—achieving highest reported fidelities on quantum algorithms—with SkyWater’s U.S.-based manufacturing and “Technology-as-a-Service” model. The goal is to advance the “future compute” stack, where quantum processing units (QPUs) and classical processors work together to enhance performance and capability.
SkyWater’s role centers on integrating SQC’s atomically engineered QPUs into the broader computing ecosystem. They will provide superconducting resonators and tailored silicon wafers from their secure production line, emphasizing performance, scalability, and supply chain integrity. This collaboration leverages SkyWater’s status as a DMEA-accredited Category 1A Trusted Foundry and its specialization in foundational nodes and advanced packaging for critical infrastructure.
Hybrid systems require precise manufacturing and high-bandwidth resonator connections to effectively combine quantum and classical components. SQC will supply its QPUs, while SkyWater’s manufacturing capabilities aim to enable seamless integration. This work supports the vision of dynamically assigning workloads to the processor best suited for each task, ultimately pushing toward fault-tolerant and commercial-scale quantum computing.
SQC is doing exciting work to advance the frontier of quantum computing, and SkyWater is proud to help enable their vision.
Thomas Sonderman, CEO of SkyWater Technology
SkyWater’s Role in U.S. Semiconductor Foundry Services
SkyWater Technology is playing a key role in advancing hybrid quantum-classical computing as the largest exclusively U.S.-based, pure-play semiconductor foundry. The company is collaborating with Silicon Quantum Computing (SQC) to bring SQC’s atomically engineered quantum processors into the broader computing ecosystem. SkyWater’s “Technology-as-a-Service” model provides advanced semiconductor development and manufacturing, enabling the seamless integration of quantum and classical components for this emerging “future compute” stack.
SkyWater’s contribution to the partnership includes providing superconducting resonators and tailored silicon wafers from its secure production line. This is critical for ensuring performance, scalability, and a trusted supply chain for the hybrid systems. The collaboration aims to integrate SQC’s quantum processing units (QPUs) with classical processors, dynamically assigning workloads for optimal performance, and relies on high-bandwidth resonator connections.
As a DMEA-accredited Category 1A Trusted Foundry, SkyWater specializes in foundational nodes and advanced packaging. This positions the company as a trusted enabler of next-generation technologies and reinforces its commitment to secure, domestic manufacturing for high-performance computing. SkyWater’s facilities are located in Minnesota, Florida, and Texas, supporting both commercial customers and federal defense programs.
