SEALSQ and Ajyal Holding Launch Joint Venture in Abu Dhabi for Post-Quantum Semiconductors and Satellite Production

SEALSQ Corp and Ajyal Holding have formed a joint venture, KUAENTUM, in Abu Dhabi to develop a post-quantum semiconductor personalization center and satellite production hub. The project aims to serve as a secure hub for post-quantum semiconductor personalization and production, with an estimated investment of $100 million. The facility will support the production of quantum-resilient communication satellites and serve as a regional hub for semiconductor and space innovation across the Middle East and beyond.

SEALSQ Corp (NASDAQ: LAES) and Ajyal Holding have formed a strategic partnership to establish KUAENTUM, a joint venture in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The venture aims to develop a Post-Quantum Semiconductors Personalization Center (PQSPC) and integrate a post-quantum satellite production line, with an estimated investment of $100 million [1].

The facility will focus on personalizing and testing post-quantum cryptographic chips, integrating quantum-resistant encryption modules into satellite systems, and serving as a regional hub for semiconductor and space innovation. The project will utilize RISC-V-based chip architectures with embedded post-quantum cryptography, complying with Common Criteria and NIST's PQC guidelines [1].

This initiative is part of SEALSQ's global expansion strategy through Public-Private Partnerships, with similar projects being negotiated in Europe and Asia. The company's focus on RISC-V-based chip architectures with embedded post-quantum cryptography aligns with international standards including NIST's PQC guidelines, positioning them favorably in an emerging regulatory landscape [1].

The integration of quantum-resistant technology into satellite systems represents a forward-thinking approach to secure communications infrastructure, addressing vulnerabilities in space-based assets that will become increasingly critical as quantum computing advances. This convergence of terrestrial and space-based security infrastructure demonstrates SEALSQ's comprehensive approach to post-quantum security challenges [1].

Ahmed Al Romaithi, Chairman of Ajyal Holding, commented, "This partnership with SEALSQ reflects Ajyal Holding’s commitment to advancing the UAE’s position as a global leader in high-tech industries. By combining world-class post-quantum semiconductor expertise with Abu Dhabi’s dynamic innovation ecosystem, we are creating a platform that safeguards digital sovereignty and drives long-term industrial growth" [1].

Carlos Moreira, CEO of SEALSQ, stated, "The convergence of quantum-resistant chips and secure satellite infrastructure marks a strategic inflection point in global cybersecurity, one that will define the resilience of digital and physical systems for decades to come. By uniting these two capabilities under one roof, we are not only addressing the immediate threats posed by the coming post-quantum era but also creating a scalable platform for innovation across critical industries" [1].

The selection of Abu Dhabi demonstrates strategic planning, leveraging the UAE's digital infrastructure, sovereign wealth backing, and growing talent pool focused on AI, cybersecurity, and aerospace engineering [1].

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[1] https://www.stocktitan.net/news/LAES/sealsq-and-ajyal-holding-launch-the-kuaentum-joint-venture-in-abu-6iof4qnqyv77.html