en.Wedoany.com Reported - PostScriptum (led by the Founder's Office of Peter Sarlin) has become a shareholder in Finnish quantum hardware company SemiQon, with its investment set to accelerate the commercialization of SemiQon's cryo-optimized electronics and support its goal of becoming a leading quantum hardware supplier in Europe.
SemiQon is a global supplier of cryo-optimized electronics for quantum computers, having developed silicon chips optimized for operation near absolute zero. These chips are critical components for scaling quantum computers from the current hundreds of qubits to hundreds of thousands or even millions of qubits, a level at which quantum computers are expected to surpass classical and supercomputers. The company has entered the technology productization phase, with its components deployed in operational quantum systems, serving customers including quantum computer manufacturers and system integrators.
Peter Sarlin, founder and Chairman of PostScriptum, stated that quantum computing will define the next era of computing, and the million-qubit era will be driven by advances in control electronics, cooling, and other enabling technologies. He noted that SemiQon's cryo-ready quantum hardware enables scalable, low-cost, and sustainable quantum computing. He emphasized that supporting SemiQon is one of PostScriptum's most significant bets, with a commitment to long-term investment. Antti Vasara, Chairman of the Board of SemiQon, said that Finland has become a leading hub for quantum technology research and commercialization in Europe and globally, and that new success stories can be built around SemiQon's technology.
SemiQon was founded in 2023 to continue advancing the commercialization of technology developed at VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd. After a three-year research phase, the company entered its commercial phase earlier this spring. SemiQon's silicon-based cryo-CMOS (Cryo-CMOS) technology is a key platform for transitioning quantum computers from experimental systems to commercial products.
Himadri Majumdar, co-founder and CEO of SemiQon, stated that the past spring has demonstrated strong market interest in the company's products, with customer trust built on the ability to deliver high-quality components. He noted that the company is not limited to a single approach to building quantum computers but supports multiple quantum computing modalities. He also emphasized that their goal is to make SemiQon a global leader in quantum-enabling technology, and that Peter and his team bring the expertise, network, and vision that are most critical at this stage. The design and manufacturing of the cryo-optimized CMOS platform follow existing silicon semiconductor standards, enabling industrial-scale production using the same methods and equipment as today's silicon microchips. The company's products are designed and manufactured in Otaniemi, Espoo.
Cryo-CMOS technology addresses a major bottleneck in quantum computing scaling by bringing the readout and control electronics of the quantum processor closer to the processor itself. These electronics must operate near absolute zero without interfering with the qubits. By enabling control and readout inside the cryostat, the technology can significantly reduce the wiring infrastructure currently required between the quantum processor and room-temperature electronics, a prerequisite for scaling quantum computers to commercially viable systems. Cryo-CMOS is compatible with existing semiconductor design and manufacturing standards, allowing production using mature silicon chip fabrication methods. Beyond quantum computing, the technology can also be applied to other critical industries such as space technology and high-performance computing.
