SEALSQ and GlobalFoundries Form Alliance to Develop Post-Quantum Semiconductor Blocks and Cryogenic CMOS Infrastructure

SEALSQ Corp and GlobalFoundries have formed a strategic alliance to co-develop secure semiconductor platforms, focusing on post-quantum cryptography and cryogenic CMOS infrastructure. This partnership combines GlobalFoundries' commercial CMOS fabrication processes with SEALSQ's hardware-based security expertise, aiming to create robust post-quantum semiconductor blocks. The collaboration is driven by the urgent need for cryptographic migration, as quantum computing advancements threaten current encryption methods. With Meta's recent quantum developments accelerating the timeline, the importance of post-quantum cryptography planning has increased significantly¹. The alliance between SEALSQ and GlobalFoundries is a crucial step towards developing secure semiconductor platforms that can withstand quantum computing threats. This collaboration has significant implications for the industry, as it enables the development of robust post-quantum cryptography solutions, making it essential for practitioners to stay informed about the latest advancements in this field.