Zurich Instruments, a Swiss company specializing in quantum computing control systems, has strengthened its ties in South Korea through strategic collaborations with Norma Inc., a quantum security specialist, and the Graduate School of Quantum Science & Technology of KAIST. The partnerships aim to drive advancements in quantum computing and foster quantum engineering talent.
Zurich Instruments has been collaborating with the Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science (KRISS) since 2022 on developing high-performance superconducting qubits and calibration technology. Jung Hyun Chul, CEO of Norma, emphasized that the partnership with Zurich Instruments will integrate Norma’s Q Platform software with Zurich Instruments’ Quantum Computing Control System, driving technological progress. Prof. Eunseong Kim, Chair of KAIST Graduate School of Quantum Science and Technology, highlighted that the collaboration will enhance students’ learning experience by providing access to cutting-edge measurement technologies.
Strengthening Ties in the Korean Market: Zurich Instruments’ Strategic Collaborations
Zurich Instruments, a Swiss company renowned for its cutting-edge hardware and software solutions, has deepened its collaborative ties in South Korea through strategic partnerships with Norma Inc. and the Graduate School of Quantum Science & Technology of KAIST. These collaborations aim to drive advancements in quantum computing and foster quantum engineering talent, contributing to the country’s strategic goal of becoming a quantum technology leader by 2030.
Zurich Instruments has been collaborating with the Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science (KRISS) since 2022 on the development of high-performance quantum computing control systems. This partnership has led to significant progress, with KRISS working towards developing a 50-qubit superconductivity-based quantum computing system by 2026. The collaboration has also enabled the development of technologies for measuring and controlling quantum objects and excitations such as photons, atoms, electrons, and phonons.
The partnership has been further strengthened through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during the Quantum Korea event held at Kintex in Ilsan, Korea. This MoU aims to elevate the collaboration between Zurich Instruments and KRISS, enabling the development of cutting-edge educational programs that prepare the next generation of quantum computing professionals.
Zurich Instruments has also partnered with Norma Inc., a front-runner in AI-based IoT integrated security solutions, to develop quantum-resistant cryptography (PQC) for IoT, automotive, and smart home security solutions. This partnership leverages Norma’s expertise in developing the ‘Q Platform’ and Zurich Instruments’ advanced hardware and software solutions.
The MoU signed during the Quantum Korea event aims to create a talent pipeline of highly skilled individuals in South Korea, equipped with the skills necessary for successful careers in the quantum field. By utilizing Zurich Instruments’ cutting-edge measurement technologies, this collaboration will enrich students’ practical skills and advance quantum science research capabilities.
Zurich Instruments has also partnered with the Graduate School of Quantum Science & Technology of the Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology (KAIST) to elevate quantum computing education in Korea. This partnership aims to create a talent pipeline of highly skilled individuals, equipped with the skills necessary for successful careers in the quantum field.
The MoU signed during the Quantum Korea event aims to develop cutting-edge educational programs that prepare the next generation of quantum computing professionals. By utilizing Zurich Instruments’ advanced hardware and software solutions, this collaboration will enrich students’ practical skills and advance quantum science research capabilities.
About the Partners
Zurich Instruments is a Swiss company with a passion for phenomena that are often notoriously difficult to measure. The company leads the change by developing cutting-edge hardware and software solutions for quantum computing control systems, lock-in amplifiers, impedance analyzers, and arbitrary waveform generators. As a company of scientists for scientists, Zurich Instruments tackles challenges of research by providing a wide product portfolio that reduces complexity of laboratory setups, unlocks new measurement strategies, and complies with Swiss quality standards.
The Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science (KRISS) has been serving as the National Metrology Institute since its establishment in 1975. Based on its legacy of pioneering quantum science and technology for over 30 years, KRISS is committed to becoming a leading research institute in the field of quantum technology.
Founded in 2011, Norma is a front-runner in AI-based IoT integrated security solutions, providing products such as ‘IoT Care 2.0.’ The company has demonstrated its technological prowess with references from key public institutions, including the Ministry of National Defense, Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power, and the National Police Agency.
The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) is the first and top science and technology university in Korea. Established in 1971 by the Korean government, KAIST has educated and trained scientists and engineers committed to industrialization and economic growth in Korea. Since then, KAIST and its 74,999 graduates have been the gateway to advanced science and technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
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