Paris / Singapore, 26 November 2025 – Quobly, the French pioneer in quantum microelectronics, and Singapore’s National Quantum Federated Foundry (NQFF)[1], one of the National-level Quantum Programmes (NQPs) led by the National Quantum Office (NQO), today announced a Research Collaboration Agreement (RCA) to develop a joint silicon spin qubit characterization platform in Singapore. This partnership reinforces Quobly’s commitment to advancing quantum technologies and fostering innovation within Singapore’s growing quantum ecosystem.
The RCA was formalized during the second French-Singapore Quantum Symposium (FSQS 2025) in Paris, building on initial engagements initiated at FSQS 2024.The two-day symposium was jointly organized by Singapore’s National Quantum Office (NQO), France’s Centre national de la recherche scientifique (CNRS) and Quantonation.
The RCA follows Quobly’s recent incorporation in Singapore, which underscores its long-term vision to contribute to the region’s leadership and ambition in quantum technology.
Advancing quantum hardware through joint characterization
Through this partnership, Quobly and NQFF will jointly test and refine advanced quantum chips designed to improve scalability and efficiency. These efforts aim to accelerate the development of next-generation industrial-scale quantum devices, bridging fundamental science with applied R&D and industry applications. NQFF will measure and test Quobly’s 300 mm FD-SOI qubit chips, in parallel with benchmarking measurements at Quobly’s Grenoble facility.
This joint platform will act as a “measurement twin”, enabling cross-benchmarking between Singapore and Europe and providing independent validation of device performance, a key requirement for manufacturable quantum hardware.
[1] The programme is hosted at the A*STAR Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (A*STAR IMRE) with participating teams from A*STAR Institute of Microelectronics (A*STAR IME) and the National University of Singapore (NUS).
“This collaboration allows us to establish a high-precision benchmarking platform for spin qubits fabricated on an industrial platform. It brings together Quobly’s semiconductor expertise and NQFF’s cryogenic measurement capabilities using dilution refrigerators, advancing the development of industrially manufacturable spin qubits for quantum computing. This work strengthens Singapore’s edge in precision measurement and device validation—capabilities that are important contributors to advanced semiconductor and quantum technologies—and further anchors Singapore as a trusted global partner in quantum hardware and semiconductor research.” , said Dr. Victor Leong, Lead Principal Investigator of National Quantum Federated Foundry.
Bridging science and industry for scalable quantum computing with real-life applications
With Singapore emerging as a key hub for quantum innovation in Asia, this partnership with NQFF strengthens Quobly’s ability to build ties with local research institutions, universities and industry players, supporting the nation’s vision to lead in scalable quantum technology, adoption and commercialization.
This collaboration will enable knowledge exchange, technology translation, and joint projects that benefit both the scientific community and businesses seeking quantum solutions, particularly in industries spearheaded by Singapore-based companies including pharmaceutical research, financial modelling, shipping optimization and artificial intelligence.
Quantum computing is expected to support applications such as logistics and routing optimization, large-scale financial simulations, and energy efficiency modelling – domains where Singapore’s global industries are already active.
Quobly’s approach to developing qubit on existing silicon technology is emerging as one of the most promising approaches for scalable quantum computing, with a clear roadmap to market-ready solutions.
“NQFF’s expertise in cryogenic measurements and instrumentation capabilities make Singapore an ideal hub for our first international cross-benchmarking collaboration. This joint effort is a major step toward the reproducibility and manufacturability required for future quantum processors, and we look forward to deepening our partnership with NQFF through further co-development opportunities in the region”, said Jean-Charles Barbé, Chief Technological Officer of Quobly.
This agreement establishes Quobly’s first international characterization platform outside Europe, marking a strategic milestone in its global hardware validation roadmap while reinforcing its long-term collaboration with Singapore’s quantum ecosystem.
Strengthening the France-Singapore quantum partnership
The collaboration also marks Quobly’s expansion into Singapore, following the company’s incorporation announcement during the Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology (SWITCH 2025) held between 29th to 31st October 2025. Singapore offers a unique combination of deep-tech talent, progressive policies and access to regional markets, making it a strategic base for research partnerships with local institutions, semiconductor companies and innovation agencies.
Quobly’s new presence in Singapore further anchors its long-term commitment to develop industrial quantum technologies in Asia and to deepen collaboration across the region’s fast-growing semiconductor, research, and deep-tech ecosystems. As a next step, Quobly and NQO will explore opportunities to expand co-development in Singapore, including collaborations with other NQPs and quantum startups, as well as longer-term plans to work with semiconductor partners and the wider ecosystem to anchor more of Quobly’s manufacturing activities locally.
About Quobly
Quobly is a pioneer in quantum microelectronics, developing silicon-based quantum chips using proven semiconductor manufacturing processes. Founded in 2022 in Grenoble, France, the company builds on over 15 years of collaborative research between world-class institutions CEA-Leti and CNRS, combining expertise in quantum physics and microelectronics. Co-founded by Maud Vinet, Ph.D. in quantum physics, author of 300+ papers and 70+ patents, and Tristan Meunier, a leading expert in semiconductor quantum engineering trained under Nobel laureate Serge Haroche, Quobly bridges science and industry to make quantum computing scalable and manufacturable.
The company has a strategic partnership with STMicroelectronics to accelerate the industrialization of its silicon quantum chips. In 2023, Quobly raised €19 million, a record European seed round for a quantum hardware startup, followed in 2025 by €21 million to advance its Q100T program, a key step toward fault-tolerant quantum computing. Follow us on LinkedIn.
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About the National Quantum Federated Foundry
The National Quantum Federated Foundry (NQFF) is a programme established to advance Singapore’s capabilities in the design, fabrication, and testing of micro- and nano-scale devices critical for next-generation quantum technologies. Hosted at the A*STAR Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (A*STAR IMRE) with participating teams at A*STAR Institute of Microelectronics (A*STAR IME) and the National University of Singapore (NUS), NQFF provides consolidated access to a network of state-of-the-art cleanrooms and characterization facilities across Singapore, enabling researchers and industry partners to accelerate innovation and commercialization in quantum technologies.
For more information, visit: www.nqff.sg.
About the National Quantum Office
The National Quantum Office (NQO) was established with the support of the National Research Foundation (NRF) to drive the development and implementation of the Research, Innovation and Enterprise (RIE) strategy for Quantum in Singapore. The Office was set up in April 2022 and is hosted by A*STAR, the Implementing Agency for Quantum. NQO, as a control tower, supports fundamental and translational research in Quantum through various strategic programmes that it oversees. It partners both public and private sectors to create a vibrant RIE quantum ecosystem in Singapore. For more information, visit https://nqo.sg/.