America’s first pure-play quantum foundry

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Backed by decades of semiconductor research and development, quantum computing leadership, and large-scale quantum wafer fabrication, this new initiative from IBM, with support from the U.S. Department of Commerce, will catalyze America’s quantum manufacturing capability.

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State-of-the-art quantum fabrication

300mm wafer processes using the most advanced packaging technologies, including through-silicon vias and wafer-scale bumping

A technician carefully handles a large circular semiconductor wafer inside a specialized machine. The person wears disposable gloves and a short-sleeve checkered shirt while working with the equipment. The wafer surface shows a grid pattern of microchips reflecting light. The scene suggests a cleanroom or laboratory environment focused on electronics manufacturing and precision technology.
Mature production capabilities

In-line wafer testing and characterization, dedicated process design kits, and established baseline routes enable rapid iteration and reliable scalability

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A clear path to commercialization

Headquartered in Albany, New York with developed and tested scalable quantum wafer technologies

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Proven execution at scale

Fabrication methods validated through 24/7 wafer processing, enabling the deployment of over 90 leading-edge IBM quantum systems

Why quantum wafer manufacturing matters

Many quantum computing, sensing, and communication technologies rely on silicon wafer fabrication. With applications ranging from chemistry and materials science to telecommunications and cybersecurity, quantum technologies will reshape global innovation and economic competitiveness for decades to come.

By establishing a robust domestic supply of quantum wafers, we ensure that critical quantum hardware is developed, produced, and scaled in the United States.

A national initiative in America’s quantum leadership

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A landmark federal initiative to build the domestic manufacturing foundation needed to advance quantum technology at a national scale

Catalyzing long-term U.S. economic growth by early investment in the manufacturing backbone of a multi-hundred-billion-dollar global quantum industry
Accelerating quantum innovation at scale through a significant U.S. government commitment and industry-proven execution
Anchoring a national quantum ecosystem spanning research, fabrication, and system deployment
Creating high-skill jobs and workforce pipelines in quantum wafer engineering and advanced manufacturing
Learn more about our plans.
  1. Read the press release