Grenoble, France / Delft, Netherlands – January 16, 2025 – Quobly, a pioneer in silicon-based quantum microelectronics, and TNO, the Netherlands Organization for Applied Scientific Research, announce a research collaboration aimed at accelerating the industrialization of silicon spin qubit devices. By combining Quobly’s advanced CMOS-compatible quantum platform with TNO’s expertise in materials analysis and cryogenic device testing, the partnership aims to deepen the understanding of material impact on the silicon spin qubit.
Bridging device engineering and materials characterization to accelerate industrialization
This collaboration highlights the strategic synergy between device-level innovation and deep materials understanding. Quobly contributes its extensive experience in silicon spin qubit design, CMOS fabrication processes, and quantum architectures, while TNO brings world-class expertise in materials science, silicon qubit optimization, and cryogenic characterization techniques.
By bridging these two domains, the partners are able to gain a comprehensive view of the material-driven phenomena that influence qubit performance. This integrated approach provides actionable insights to optimize device design and supports faster iteration cycles, reducing the time needed to improve industrial qubit yields. The collaboration thus represents a concrete step toward industrial-scale, manufacturable quantum processors.
Maud Vinet, CEO and co-founder of Quobly, said: “Industrializing silicon quantum hardware requires precise and expert insight into materials behavior. 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.”
Dr. Saurabh Karwal, Business Development Manager at TNO, said: “TNO is pleased to support Quobly in this important step. Our capabilities in cryogenic device characterization provide the detailed materials understanding needed to accelerate the industrial deployment of scalable quantum technologies.”
Strengthening Europe’s quantum technology ecosystem
By combining semiconductor manufacturing expertise with advanced materials analysis, this collaboration contributes to the development of a robust European quantum industrial base. It demonstrates how cross-border partnerships between research organizations and industry leaders can help overcome technical bottlenecks and advance the industrialization of next-generation quantum processors.
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 TNO
TNO is the Netherlands’ independent, mission‑driven research and technology organisation. TNO connects people and knowledge to create innovations that sustainably strengthen industry competitiveness and the well‑being of society. As ecosystem orchestrator, TNO helps convene and accelerate national initiatives (e.g., in Quantum Delta) to translate research into capabilities for Dutch and European industry. We operate dedicated research facilities that advance next‑generation technologies, including the Quantum Information Technology Test Facility (QITT). Follow us at TNO.nl
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