SEALSQ Corp details quantum computing investment rationale

SEALSQ Corp has described the reasoning behind its investments in quantum computing made through SEALQuantum. The developer of secure semiconductors and post-quantum cryptography solutions is working to build hardware-based security into the systems that control, operate, and connect quantum computers, with the aim of creating long-term growth opportunities.

The company's Root-to-Qubit strategy seeks to bring secure chips, hardware roots of trust, and post-quantum cryptography into quantum computing infrastructure while that infrastructure is still being designed. The stated objective is for SEALSQ to act as a supplier of security technologies for this emerging market, while extending uses for its existing semiconductor expertise.

Quantum processors depend on classical electronics and software to control qubits, authenticate operators, verify firmware updates, and communicate with other systems. Each of these functions presents a point where hardware-based security can verify a device's identity, establish who is authorized to operate it, and protect the data it exchanges.

SEALSQ's investments and acquisitions combine capabilities across quantum processors, supporting electronics, connectivity, and security applications. In France, Quobly is developing silicon spin qubits using established semiconductor manufacturing techniques, and in the United States, EeroQ is developing qubits based on electrons held above liquid helium. It also acquired IC'ALPS, a French custom chip design specialist that adds classical electronics expertise, including circuits for cryogenic environments.

Other initiatives connect quantum systems and apply the same security principles to infrastructure in use today. Miraex, acquired by SEALSQ, is developing photonic technology that converts microwave signals into optical signals. WISeSat.Space provides a platform for deploying and testing post-quantum security in low Earth orbit, and in Spain Quantix Edge Security is developing local semiconductor testing and personalization capabilities, including secure key provisioning.

“Quantum computers will depend on classical systems for many of their most critical functions,” said Carlos Moreira, Founder and CEO of SEALSQ. Forward-looking statements in the company's communication involve known and unknown risks, and actual results may differ materially from those expressed.