Quobly, an innovative quantum computing startup, has announced a significant partnership with STMicroelectronics, a leading global semiconductor company, to manufacture quantum processor units (QPUs) at scale. This collaboration aims to utilize STMicroelectronics‘ breakthrough FD-SOI semiconductor process technologies to render large-scale quantum computing viable and economical, thereby establishing both firms at the leading edge of next-generation computing technologies.
Quobly aims to exceed the milestone of one million qubits by 2031, targeting high-impact application areas such as pharmaceutical research, financial modeling, advanced materials development, and complex-system simulations including climate analysis and fluid dynamics. Through their collaboration, the two companies plan to accelerate progress in quantum processor development by leveraging shared expertise in FD-SOI technology, lowering research and development costs, and addressing the growing market demand for scalable and economically viable quantum computing architectures.
During the initial phase of the partnership, Quobly and ST will modify ST’s 28nm FD-SOI process to align with Quobly’s specifications, aiming for a 100 Qubit Quantum Machine with demonstrable scalability exceeding 100k physical qubits. ST will utilize its integrated device manufacturer model to provide Quobly with its capability to incorporate co-design, prototyping, industrialization, and large-scale volume production in 300mm fabs. It employs FD-SOI, a technology developed and commercially utilized for years in automotive, industrial, and consumer applications.
Quobly is advancing the development of fault-tolerant quantum computing based on semiconductor qubit technology. The company is pursuing a distinctive strategy to address both scientific and industrial manufacturing challenges, with the objective of enabling large-scale production of the millions of qubits required for practical quantum computing platforms. Headquartered in Grenoble, Quobly builds on more than 15 years of collaborative research involving leading institutions such as CEA Leti and CNRS. Founded in 2022, the company has brought together a multidisciplinary team combining semiconductor industry expertise with internationally recognized quantum technology researchers. In 2023, Quobly attracted significant attention by raising €19 million in seed funding, establishing a new record for an early-stage European startup operating in the quantum computing sector.
