IBM has created the first dedicated quantum chip foundry as an independent company, receiving $2 billion in funding through the U.S. Chips Act. The new entity will focus on manufacturing superconducting quantum processors at 300mm scale.
The spin-off represents a significant shift in quantum computing commercialization. IBM's quantum division will operate as a standalone foundry, mirroring the traditional semiconductor manufacturing model used by companies like TSMC and Samsung.
The $2 billion investment from the Chips Act supports the development of 300mm wafer production capabilities for superconducting silicon quantum chips. This scale enables more efficient manufacturing compared to current smaller-scale operations.
The foundry will serve both IBM's internal quantum computing efforts and external customers developing quantum applications. The move signals growing confidence in quantum technology's commercial viability and the need for dedicated manufacturing infrastructure.
Quantum computing remains in early stages, but foundry models have proven effective for accelerating adoption in other semiconductor sectors. IBM's investment in dedicated manufacturing capacity suggests the company expects significant demand growth in quantum processing over the coming years.
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