The Dutch research and technology organization TNO and French quantum computing innovator Quobly have formalized a research partnership aimed at accelerating the industrialization of silicon spin qubit devices, a foundational technology for scalable quantum computing.
The agreement brings together Quobly’s CMOS-compatible quantum processor platform with TNO’s deep expertise in materials science and cryogenic device characterization, creating a collaborative framework to advance industrial-scale manufacturing readiness for silicon-based quantum hardware.
Bridging Materials Insight and Manufacturing Readiness
Both of these organizations aim to achieve better understanding of how different materials and different processes of manufacturing can affect qubit performance as a result of this collaboration. This is because reproducibility is a crucial point that needs to be achieved for a quantum processor to go beyond lab-made production and enter into manufacturing.
Quobly’s strategy to align semiconductor industry-standard process technology with advanced quantum device design is complemented by TNO’s state-of-the-art facilities, including the Quantum Information Technology Test Facility (QITT), which provides advanced materials analysis and device characterization under cryogenic conditions.
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Leadership Insights on the Collaboration
“Industrializing silicon quantum hardware requires precise and expert insight into materials behavior. Partnering with TNO strengthens our ability to identify critical defect mechanisms and shorten development loops, which is essential for bringing silicon spin qubits to large-scale manufacturing.” – Maud Vinet, CEO and co-founder of Quobly
The collaboration builds on Europe’s growing quantum ecosystem by connecting advanced semiconductor capabilities with deep research expertise, reinforcing both countries’ commitments to sovereign quantum technology innovation.
“TNO is pleased to support Quobly in this important step. Our cryogenic characterization capabilities provide the detailed materials insights needed to accelerate the deployment of scalable quantum technologies.”- Dr. Saurabh Karwal, Business Development Manager at TNO
Strengthening Europe’s Quantum Competitiveness
Such collaboration makes way for a holistic European initiative that would make next-generation quantum computing platforms manufacturable at an industrial scale. The partnership between Quobly, with design know-how, and TNO, with analytical prowess, would allow for overcoming hurdles that have so far impeded industrial manufacturing of quantum hardware, providing a much-needed boost for Europe, which has historically offered stern competition in the quantum technology arena.
The new project also reflects a strategic alignment between research organizations and industry partners to fulfill a clear vision of closing the gap between current laboratory proof-of-concept devices and practical industrial quantum processors.