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GlobalFoundries Launches Quantum Technology Solutions, Backed by $375 Million CHIPS Grant
On May 21, 2026, GlobalFoundries Inc. announced the birth of Quantum Technology Solutions (QTS), a dedicated quantum‑manufacturing arm that will produce processors, cryogenic control ICs, advanced packaging and superconducting interconnects for a range of qubit technologies. The launch comes with a $375 million grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s CHIPS R&D Office, building on earlier CHIPS‑related commitments from 2024.
QTS will serve a broad roster of quantum‑hardware developers. Current customers include PsiQuantum (photonics), Quantinuum (trapped‑ion), Diraq and Quantum Motion (silicon‑spin), and Equal1. The company also reports public support from Google Quantum AI, Microsoft and Nvidia. According to GlobalFoundries’ website, the new unit will tap the company’s existing 300‑mm fabrication lines in Malta, New York and Vermont, along with its cryogenic CMOS and 3D heterogeneous integration platforms.
The initiative signals a departure from the laboratory‑centric model that has dominated quantum research. Until now, most quantum‑computing firms built qubits, control electronics, packaging and cryogenic plumbing inside a single, custom‑assembled system. While that approach has delivered impressive demonstrations, it has not translated into scalable production. QTS aims to separate design from manufacturing—a strategy that turned the semiconductor industry from a vertically integrated niche into a trillion‑dollar ecosystem.
In an interview with John Koetsier, GlobalFoundries’ head of Quantum Technology Solutions, Nicholas Sergeant explained the company’s rationale. “Quantum Technology Solutions is about turning quantum research into manufacturable reality,” Sergeant said. “The biggest barrier facing the industry is not the vision for quantum computing, it’s the ability to produce quantum devices at scale, with repeatable processes and a reliable supply chain.”
Sergeant also described the technical challenges that keep quantum hardware at prototype scale. “The first is yield and reliability,” he said. “We can solve that by leveraging our 300‑mm state‑of‑the‑art tooling capabilities and deep manufacturing expertise.” He added that cryogenic CMOS, 3D heterogeneous integration and advanced packaging are critical building blocks for multiple qubit modalities.
The CHIPS grant is earmarked for “the manufacturing platforms and capabilities that utility‑scale quantum systems depend on, including cryogenic CMOS, QPU fabrication across multiple qubit modalities, and the cryogenic and superconducting heterogeneous interconnects needed to bring those systems together.” The funding is intended to accelerate the qualification of these technologies alongside GlobalFoundries’ own multi‑year investment and existing customer commitments.
Sergeant noted that the quantum industry is at an inflection point. “For years, quantum hardware largely lived in research environments, but the complexity required is now pushing beyond what labs can realistically scale,” he said. “A million‑qubit system can’t be built in a lab, so we’re addressing that challenge with clear manufacturing paths for our quantum‑optimized semiconductor technologies.”
GlobalFoundries’ equity stake in QTS is 1%, a result of the U.S. government’s investment. The company says the stake is a long‑term vote of confidence in its overall strategy across its technology portfolio, including quantum, and in the importance of its manufacturing footprint in New York and Vermont.
The launch of QTS and the accompanying grant are part of a broader U.S. effort to build domestic quantum manufacturing capability. The CHIPS and Science Act, signed in 2022, authorizes roughly $280 billion for semiconductor research and manufacturing, with $52.7 billion earmarked for U.S. production. The quantum portion of the act includes $39 billion in subsidies for chip manufacturing on U.S. soil.
Industry observers see the move as a critical step toward scaling quantum hardware to the millions of qubits required for practical applications. While laboratory demonstrations have achieved hundreds of logical qubits, the transition to industrial production will require repeatable performance at much higher volumes. GlobalFoundries claims that its experience in high‑volume semiconductor manufacturing positions it to bridge that gap.
The company’s partners and supporters—PsiQuantum, Quantinuum, Diraq, Quantum Motion, Equal1, Google Quantum AI, Microsoft and Nvidia—have expressed confidence that the new manufacturing capabilities will accelerate progress across the quantum ecosystem. GlobalFoundries also emphasizes that its manufacturing activities will comply with U.S. export‑control rules.
At this stage, the quantum industry remains in the prototype phase, but the launch of Quantum Technology Solutions and the $375 million CHIPS grant signal a significant investment in the infrastructure needed to move from laboratory experiments to commercial production. The next few years will test whether the company can deliver the yield, reliability and cycle‑time improvements necessary to support the next generation of quantum processors.
The outcome of this effort will shape the trajectory of quantum computing, influencing not only technology development but also national security and economic competitiveness. GlobalFoundries’ new unit will continue to engage with its partners and the broader quantum community as it works to build a scalable, reliable supply chain for quantum hardware.
QTS will serve a broad roster of quantum‑hardware developers. Current customers include PsiQuantum (photonics), Quantinuum (trapped‑ion), Diraq and Quantum Motion (silicon‑spin), and Equal1. The company also reports public support from Google Quantum AI, Microsoft and Nvidia. According to GlobalFoundries’ website, the new unit will tap the company’s existing 300‑mm fabrication lines in Malta, New York and Vermont, along with its cryogenic CMOS and 3D heterogeneous integration platforms.
The initiative signals a departure from the laboratory‑centric model that has dominated quantum research. Until now, most quantum‑computing firms built qubits, control electronics, packaging and cryogenic plumbing inside a single, custom‑assembled system. While that approach has delivered impressive demonstrations, it has not translated into scalable production. QTS aims to separate design from manufacturing—a strategy that turned the semiconductor industry from a vertically integrated niche into a trillion‑dollar ecosystem.
In an interview with John Koetsier, GlobalFoundries’ head of Quantum Technology Solutions, Nicholas Sergeant explained the company’s rationale. “Quantum Technology Solutions is about turning quantum research into manufacturable reality,” Sergeant said. “The biggest barrier facing the industry is not the vision for quantum computing, it’s the ability to produce quantum devices at scale, with repeatable processes and a reliable supply chain.”
Sergeant also described the technical challenges that keep quantum hardware at prototype scale. “The first is yield and reliability,” he said. “We can solve that by leveraging our 300‑mm state‑of‑the‑art tooling capabilities and deep manufacturing expertise.” He added that cryogenic CMOS, 3D heterogeneous integration and advanced packaging are critical building blocks for multiple qubit modalities.
The CHIPS grant is earmarked for “the manufacturing platforms and capabilities that utility‑scale quantum systems depend on, including cryogenic CMOS, QPU fabrication across multiple qubit modalities, and the cryogenic and superconducting heterogeneous interconnects needed to bring those systems together.” The funding is intended to accelerate the qualification of these technologies alongside GlobalFoundries’ own multi‑year investment and existing customer commitments.
Sergeant noted that the quantum industry is at an inflection point. “For years, quantum hardware largely lived in research environments, but the complexity required is now pushing beyond what labs can realistically scale,” he said. “A million‑qubit system can’t be built in a lab, so we’re addressing that challenge with clear manufacturing paths for our quantum‑optimized semiconductor technologies.”
GlobalFoundries’ equity stake in QTS is 1%, a result of the U.S. government’s investment. The company says the stake is a long‑term vote of confidence in its overall strategy across its technology portfolio, including quantum, and in the importance of its manufacturing footprint in New York and Vermont.
The launch of QTS and the accompanying grant are part of a broader U.S. effort to build domestic quantum manufacturing capability. The CHIPS and Science Act, signed in 2022, authorizes roughly $280 billion for semiconductor research and manufacturing, with $52.7 billion earmarked for U.S. production. The quantum portion of the act includes $39 billion in subsidies for chip manufacturing on U.S. soil.
Industry observers see the move as a critical step toward scaling quantum hardware to the millions of qubits required for practical applications. While laboratory demonstrations have achieved hundreds of logical qubits, the transition to industrial production will require repeatable performance at much higher volumes. GlobalFoundries claims that its experience in high‑volume semiconductor manufacturing positions it to bridge that gap.
The company’s partners and supporters—PsiQuantum, Quantinuum, Diraq, Quantum Motion, Equal1, Google Quantum AI, Microsoft and Nvidia—have expressed confidence that the new manufacturing capabilities will accelerate progress across the quantum ecosystem. GlobalFoundries also emphasizes that its manufacturing activities will comply with U.S. export‑control rules.
At this stage, the quantum industry remains in the prototype phase, but the launch of Quantum Technology Solutions and the $375 million CHIPS grant signal a significant investment in the infrastructure needed to move from laboratory experiments to commercial production. The next few years will test whether the company can deliver the yield, reliability and cycle‑time improvements necessary to support the next generation of quantum processors.
The outcome of this effort will shape the trajectory of quantum computing, influencing not only technology development but also national security and economic competitiveness. GlobalFoundries’ new unit will continue to engage with its partners and the broader quantum community as it works to build a scalable, reliable supply chain for quantum hardware.
