SEALSQ Announces Development of QASIC, the Quantum-Resistant ASIC, By IC’Alps
SEALSQ (NASDAQ: LAES) announced the integration of French ASIC design house IC’Alps to deliver an end-to-end post-quantum semiconductor strategy covering Catalog ICs, Custom ICs, and Security IP. The combined teams will pursue a three-phase roadmap: short-term commercialization of the first PQC-standard chip, mid-term development of the QASIC (Quantum ASIC) and related security IP, and longer-term secure system solutions including Chiplet-based HSMs and pre-certified secure enclaves. The first prototype from this roadmap is expected in 2026. SEALSQ says IC’Alps brings analog, mixed-signal, RISC-V, power management, and embedded NVM expertise, preferred partnerships with six leading foundries, and multiple quality and security certifications.
- First prototype expected in 2026
- Three-phase roadmap covering short-, mid-, and long-term horizons
- Integrated end-to-end PQC offering: catalog, custom ICs, and security IP
- IC’Alps preferred partner with 6 leading foundries
- Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 13485, EN 9100, Common Criteria
- None.
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Acquisition plus integrated PQC roadmap creates a clear path to deliver quantum-resistant ASICs; prototype due in
By folding IC’Alps into its stack, SEALSQ combines PQC-enabled chip IP with proven ASIC design skills, enabling end-to-end delivery from secure architecture to certified production. The business mechanism centers on converting IP and catalog chips into bespoke QASICs and security IP that customers can embed or buy as custom devices, widening addressable markets across critical infrastructure, defense, IoT, medical, automotive, and AI.
Key dependencies and risks include successful integration of design teams, qualification with multiple foundries, and meeting the stated prototype timeframe. The announcement cites preferred foundry relationships and certifications, which reduce execution risk but do not guarantee manufacturing yield or customer adoption. Watch the
Geneva, Switzerland, Oct. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
From Catalog ICs to Custom ICs and Security IP, a unified offering to shape the post-quantum era.
SEALSQ Corp (NASDAQ: LAES), a global leader in semiconductors and Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) solutions, today announced its integrated strategy for IC’Alps, the French ASIC design house recently acquired by SEALSQ. This strategic integration positions SEALSQ as the only company capable of delivering secure hardware in all forms — Catalog ICs, Custom ICs, and Security IP — to meet the growing demand for quantum-resistant and sovereign semiconductor solutions.
The combined SEALSQ–IC’Alps teams are now in a unique position to execute a three-phase roadmap which includes:
- In the short-term: commercialization of the first PQC standard chip on the market.
- In the mid-term: development of custom IC solutions, the QASIC - Quantum ASIC (Application-Specific Integrated Circuit), and related security IP offering.
- In the longer-term: providing secure system solutions for next-generation architectures, including Chiplet-based Hardware Security Modules (CHSMs) tightly coupled with pre-certified secure enclaves and IP to be integrated into larger chips.
The QASIC initiative will form the cornerstone of SEALSQ’s roadmap for Post-Quantum Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) and secure microcontrollers used in critical infrastructures, defense systems, IoT devices, and AI applications.
“With IC’Alps, SEALSQ now bridges the entire secure semiconductor spectrum,” said Carlos Moreira, CEO of SEALSQ. “This integration accelerates our roadmap toward quantum-resistant systems, combining catalog products, custom designs, and security IP under one roof. The Quantum ASIC represents a historic milestone for the semiconductor industry, and IC’Alps’ expertise will help accelerate the transition to scalable quantum-secure hardware.”
By combining SEALSQ’s PQC-enabled chip technology with IC’Alps’ proven ASIC design expertise, including analog, mixed-signal, RISC-V, power management, and embedded NVM, SEALSQ now offers a complete end-to-end solutions, from secure architecture and IP creation to certified production and lifecycle management. This integrated approach now provides a unique value proposition to clients across short-, mid-, and long-term horizons.
“This roadmap turns the acquisition of IC’Alps into immediate execution capability,” said Jean-Luc Triouleyre, GM of IC’Alps. “It solidifies SEALSQ’s leadership as the first truly sovereign and quantum-ready semiconductor company.”
The first prototype from this integrated roadmap is expected in 2026, reinforcing SEALSQ’s global “Quantum Corridor.” This integrated roadmap connects engineering hubs in Switzerland, France, Spain, the UAE, Korea, and the US, enabling clients and partners to access secure, sovereign, and quantum-resistant semiconductors, and to help prepare a safer digital future.
IC’Alps brings unique and deep expertise in analog, digital, and mixed-signal in custom IPs and ASIC design and can manage the supply chain for its customers. That experienced engineering team is referenced as preferred partner with leading foundries such as TSMC, GlobalFoundries, STMicroelectronics, Intel Foundry, X-FAB, and ams-OSRAM. Beyond security, they deliver high-performance, low-power, and certified customer-owned solutions across medical, automotive, industrial, Aero/Defense, and AI applications, backed by ISO 9001, ISO 13485, EN 9100, and Common Criteria certifications.
About SEALSQ:
SEALSQ is a leading innovator in Post-Quantum Technology hardware and software solutions. Our technology seamlessly integrates Semiconductors, PKI (Public Key Infrastructure), and Provisioning Services, with a strategic emphasis on developing state-of-the-art Quantum Resistant Cryptography and Semiconductors designed to address the urgent security challenges posed by quantum computing. As quantum computers advance, traditional cryptographic methods like RSA and Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC) are increasingly vulnerable.
SEALSQ is pioneering the development of Post-Quantum Semiconductors that provide robust, future-proof protection for sensitive data across a wide range of applications, including Multi-Factor Authentication tokens, Smart Energy, Medical and Healthcare Systems, Defense, IT Network Infrastructure, Automotive, and Industrial Automation and Control Systems. By embedding Post-Quantum Cryptography into our semiconductor solutions, SEALSQ ensures that organizations stay protected against quantum threats. Our products are engineered to safeguard critical systems, enhancing resilience and security across diverse industries.
For more information on our Post-Quantum Semiconductors and security solutions, please visit www.sealsq.com.
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