TNO, an applied research organisation supporting the Dutch government, has entered into a research collaboration with Quobly, which is developing quantum chips using silicon spin qubits.
This collaboration will accelerate the industrialization of quantum chips, building on Quobly’s aim of developing silicon spin qubits that are suitable for large scale manufacturing. To do this, Quobly has been working on a CMOS-compatible chip, which will leverage conventional technologies currently used in classical computing. However, unlike in classical computing, Quobly’s chips will require cryogenics. TNO will support this by contributing its expertise in materials science and cryogenic device characterization, in order to further study how materials influence qubit performance.
‘Industrializing silicon quantum hardware requires precise and expert insight into materials behavior.’ Said Maud Vinet, CEO and co-founder of Quobly. ‘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.’
‘TNO is pleased to support Quobly in this important step,’ adds Dr. Saurabh Karwal, Business Development Manager at TNO. ‘Our cryogenic characterization capabilities provide the detailed materials insights needed to accelerate the deployment of scalable quantum technologies.’
This announcement by TNO and Quobly is demonstrative of the quantum industry’s race to develop scalability. Just last week, SEEQC & Taiwan’s semiconductor industry announced a partnership to support the production of quantum chips.
