SEALSQ Corp partners with Ajyal Holding to establish joint venture in UAE.

SEALSQ Corp has signed a non-binding Letter of Intent with Ajyal Holding to establish a Joint Venture in the UAE, named KUAENTUM. The JV will develop a Post-Quantum Semiconductors Personalization Center in Abu Dhabi and integrate a post-quantum satellite production line as part of its global semiconductor and space security strategy. The project is subject to standard closing conditions, including definitive agreements.

SEALSQ Corp. and Ajyal Holding have signed a non-binding Letter of Intent to establish a Joint Venture in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), named KUAENTUM. The venture will develop a Post-Quantum Semiconductors Personalization Center (PQSPC) in Abu Dhabi and integrate a post-quantum satellite production line as part of SEALSQ's global semiconductor and space security strategy [1].

The project, valued at approximately $100 million, aims to serve as a secure hub for the personalization and testing of post-quantum cryptographic chips. Core services will include digital ID injection and embedded software updates at both wafer and IC levels. Additionally, the facility will support the production of quantum-resilient communication satellites, delivering end-to-end security from chip to space [1].

Abu Dhabi was chosen for its rapidly advancing high-tech and space ecosystem, strong support for semiconductor localization, and strategic investment initiatives led by the UAE government. The city offers a unique convergence of digital infrastructure, sovereign wealth backing, and a growing talent base focused on AI, cybersecurity, and aerospace engineering [1].

The PQSPC and satellite production facility will personalize and test post-quantum cryptographic chips based on SEALSQ's proprietary architectures. They will also integrate quantum-resistant encryption modules directly into satellite systems for government and critical infrastructure applications. The center will serve as a regional hub for semiconductor and space innovation, hosting AI-driven R&D programs for adaptive semiconductors and autonomous satellite systems [1].

SEALSQ's broader vision includes establishing similar centers globally through Public-Private Partnerships (PPP). The company is currently negotiating similar projects in Europe and Asia. All centers will apply RISC-V-based chip architectures with embedded post-quantum cryptography, ensuring compliance with standards such as Common Criteria and NIST's PQC guidelines [1].

The project is subject to standard closing conditions, including the execution and signing of definitive agreements. This strategic move underscores SEALSQ's commitment to advancing semiconductor and space security in a post-quantum era.

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[1] https://www.marketscreener.com/news/sealsq-and-ajyal-holding-launch-the-kuaentum-joint-venture-in-abu-dhabi-to-develop-post-quantum-semi-ce7c50dad980f422