SEALSQ Announces that Quantix Selects the Municipality of Murcia as the Location for Its Semiconductor Industrial Project in the Region
Rhea-AI Summary
SEALSQ (NASDAQ: LAES) announced that joint venture Quantix Edge Security has selected the municipality of Murcia, Spain for a new semiconductor design and personalization center.
The project foresees an estimated €40 million investment, targeting cybersecurity, post-quantum, AI and RISC-V applications, and is expected to create highly qualified jobs.
Positive
- Quantix plans an estimated €40 million semiconductor design center investment in Murcia
- Project targets high-value areas: cybersecurity, post-quantum, AI, RISC-V systems
- Center will focus on strategic sectors including defense, critical infrastructure, automotive and IoT
- Initiative is expected to progressively generate highly qualified technical jobs in the region
- SEALSQ participates in the Quantix joint venture developing this semiconductor infrastructure
Negative
- Project remains subject to an in-depth technical verification phase with public administrations
- Execution timetable for the Murcia semiconductor center has not yet been precisely defined
News Market Reaction – LAES
In the May 26 session, LAES gained 5.33%, reflecting a notable positive market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +9.9% during that session. Argus tracked a trough of -7.9% from its starting point during tracking. Our momentum scanner triggered 24 alerts that day, indicating elevated trading interest and price volatility.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Key Figures
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 20 | Acquisition integration | Positive | +4.1% | Completed IC’Alps integration to enhance chip design and ASIC capabilities. |
| May 20 | AI security initiative | Positive | +4.1% | Launched WISeRobot.ch roadmap merging human-centric AI with post-quantum security. |
| May 13 | Space security strategy | Positive | +0.7% | Outlined strategy for post-quantum secure semiconductors for orbital platforms. |
| May 07 | AGM results | Positive | -8.1% | Shareholders approved all AGM resolutions including board re-elections. |
| Apr 21 | PQC in silicon | Positive | +0.7% | Advanced PQC embedded in silicon to counter AI-accelerated cryptographic threats. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Recent strategic and technology-focused announcements have generally coincided with modest positive moves, with one notable divergence around the AGM results.
Over the past months, SEALSQ has emphasized expanding its post-quantum and semiconductor footprint. On May 20, integration of IC’Alps strengthened chip design capabilities, and an AI-focused WISeRobot roadmap also coincided with a 4.06% move. Earlier in May, the company outlined orbital quantum security ambitions and advanced PQC-in-silicon initiatives, each followed by smaller gains of 0.68%. The May 7 AGM, despite all resolutions passing, saw an -8.13% reaction, showing occasional divergence between positive corporate events and price.
Key Terms
pkI technical
post-quantum technology technical
risc-v technical
iot technical
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Murcia, Spain / Geneva, Switzerland, May 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
Quantix highlights the high quality of the applications submitted and the Region’s strong capacity to attract major industrial projects
SEALSQ Corp (NASDAQ: LAES) ("SEALSQ" or "Company"), a company that focuses on developing and selling Semiconductors, PKI, and Post-Quantum technology hardware and software products, today announced that QUANTIX EDGE SECURITY has selected the municipality of Murcia as the location for its semiconductor design industrial center project in the Region of Murcia, following the completion of a technical evaluation process in which 25 applications from 15 municipalities were assessed.
Quantix would like to express its gratitude to all participating entities, highlighting the exceptionally high standard of the proposals submitted both in the initial phase and in the final stage.
The eight finalist municipalities — Abarán, Alhama de Murcia, Alcantarilla, Caravaca, Cartagena, Ceutí, Jumilla, and Murcia — presented projects of outstanding quality, requiring an especially thorough analysis and contributing to an extended final selection timeline.
This process has demonstrated the Region of Murcia’s strong ability to attract and promote high value-added industrial initiatives, consolidating its position as a competitive environment for the development of strategic technological projects.
In this context, QUANTIX identified a location that meets the necessary requirements to move forward confidently with the implementation of a strategic industrial infrastructure, with an estimated investment of
The Location
The selected site in the municipality of Murcia stands out due to a combination of key factors supporting the implementation of the project, as well as its alignment with the company’s strategy to strengthen R&D&I (Research, Development and Innovation) as a core element of its growth.
The choice of this location therefore responds not only to technical and industrial criteria, but also to its ability to host and enhance an advanced innovation model.
Among the determining factors of the site are:
- Effective availability of fully serviced industrial land with sufficient capacity to accommodate an industrial infrastructure with scalability potential.
- Access to utilities and supplies consistent with the requirements of an advanced technological facility.
- Optimal logistics and communication conditions for both the construction phase and future operations.
- A favorable technical, academic, and talent ecosystem that supports the project’s development and the promotion of R&D&I initiatives.
The Project
The QUANTIX project involves an estimated investment of
Quantix is a joint venture with SETT.ES holding a
The initiative will support the development in the Region of Murcia of an advanced infrastructure focused on semiconductor solutions for strategic sectors such as defense, critical infrastructure, automotive, and IoT, among others.
In terms of employment, the project is expected to progressively generate highly qualified jobs linked to specialized technical profiles, with growing impact as implementation advances.
The project is part of the broader context of strengthening European technological autonomy and Spain’s national strategy to promote the semiconductor industry.
Next Steps
QUANTIX will present, during a press conference to be held in the coming days, the technical factors that guided the identification of the location, details regarding the exact site, and the general characteristics of the project.
At the same time, the company will begin an in-depth technical verification phase together with the relevant public administrations, aimed at defining the operational, administrative, and infrastructure-related aspects necessary for the project’s development.
Progress during this phase will allow for a more precise definition of the execution timetable, in line with the industrial and regulatory requirements of an initiative of this nature.
A presentation detailing the exact location and the characteristics of the future center will be held in the coming weeks.
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.
Forward-Looking Statements
This communication expressly or implicitly contains certain forward-looking statements concerning SEALSQ Corp and its businesses. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding our business strategy, financial performance, results of operations, market data, events or developments that we expect or anticipate will occur in the future, as well as any other statements which are not historical facts. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, no assurance can be given that such expectations will prove to have been correct. These statements involve known and unknown risks and are based upon a number of assumptions and estimates which are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond our control. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Important factors that, in our view, could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements include SEALSQ's ability to continue beneficial transactions with material parties, including a limited number of significant customers; market demand and semiconductor industry conditions; and the risks discussed in SEALSQ's filings with the SEC. Risks and uncertainties are further described in reports filed by SEALSQ with the SEC.
SEALSQ Corp is providing this communication as of this date and does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements contained herein as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
| SEALSQ Corp. Carlos Moreira Chairman & CEO Tel: +41 22 594 3000 info@sealsq.com | SEALSQ Investor Relations (US) The Equity Group Inc. Lena Cati Tel: +1 212 836-9611 Lena.cati@theequitygroup.com |
