SEALSQ Unveils Industry’s First Hardware-Embedded Post-Quantum Chip at Q+AI 2025 Conference in New York

Rhea-AI Summary

SEALSQ (NASDAQ: LAES) unveiled the Quantum Shield QS7001, described as the industry’s first secure chip embedding NIST‑standardized post‑quantum algorithms in hardware. The chip integrates ML‑KEM (CRYSTALS‑Kyber) and ML‑DSA (CRYSTALS‑Dilithium), claims 10× performance gains, improved side‑channel resistance, and tamper protection. An official product launch is planned for mid‑November 2025, with development kits available and QVault TPM variants expected H1 2026. SEALSQ cites certifications (Common Criteria EAL5+, FIPS 140‑3), a track record of protecting 1.75 billion devices, global personalization centers, recent IC’Alps acquisition, and multiple industry partnerships supporting adoption across defense, healthcare, energy, and IoT.

Positive

• Integrates NIST algorithms Kyber and Dilithium in silicon
• 10× performance gains claimed versus software implementations
• Launch date scheduled mid‑November 2025 with dev kits
• Certifications include Common Criteria EAL5+ and FIPS 140‑3
• Installed base of 1.75 billion devices claimed

Negative

• QVault TPM variants not expected until H1 2026
• No commercial contract values or revenue guidance disclosed in release

Insights

PQC hardware analyst

SEALSQ unveils a hardware chip embedding NIST-standard PQC; first-mover claims, certifications, and concrete launch timelines matter for adoption.

The announcement describes the Quantum Shield QS7001 as silicon that embeds NIST-standardized algorithms ML-KEM (CRYSTALS-Kyber) and ML-DSA (CRYSTALS-Dilithium). The company claims 10× performance gains, improved side-channel resistance, tamper protection, and an open hardware platform with custom firmware support. SEALSQ also cites high-level certifications, including Common Criteria EAL5+ and FIPS 140-3, and a stated installed base of 1.75 billion devices.

Adoption hinges on three concrete dependencies. First, technical validation of the claimed 10× performance and side-channel resistance by independent labs will determine real-world benefit. Second, integration work with partners and device ecosystems must proceed; multiple partners are named but integration timelines are unspecified. Third, formal product availability milestones matter: public debut at IQT Q+AI 2025, official launch in mid-November 2025, and QVault TPM variants expected in first half of 2026.

Key risks include verification of security claims, third-party interoperability, and certification completion for specific SKUs. Watch for independent benchmark reports and certification certificates before or shortly after the mid-November 2025 launch. Also monitor availability of development kits at launch and the delivery schedule for QVault TPM variants in first half of 2026 as practical adoption signals.

Geneva, Switzerland, Oct. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --

An initiative praised by clients, industry peers, partners and academics 
(detailed quotes at the end of this release)

Eviden, Atos Group
Authentrend
Capgemini
ColibriTD
FortifyIQ Inc
Granite River Labs
Kaynes Semiconductor
Landis+sGyr
Metavisio (Thomson Computing)
PORTYQ
Quantix Edge Security
Serma Security
Trusted Semiconductors Solutions
UMC

SEALSQ Corp (NASDAQ: LAES), a global leader in semiconductors and Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) solutions, today officially unveils the Quantum Shield QS7001, the first secure chip to embed NIST-standardized PQC algorithms directly at the hardware level. The chip will be officially launched in mid-November 2025, following its debut at the IQT Quantum+AI 2025 Conference in New York City, where SEALSQ’s CEO, Carlos Moreira, will deliver the keynote “AI Meets Quantum: Building Unbreakable Post-Quantum Security.”

What’s New

• Quantum Shield QS7001 integrates PQC algorithms ML-KEM (CRYSTALS-Kyber) and ML-DSA (CRYSTALS-Dilithium) directly in silicon.
• Provides 10× performance gains, stronger side-channel resistance, and advanced tamper protection.
• Built as an open hardware platform with support for custom firmware and hybrid cryptography migration.
• Official launch planned for mid-November 2025, with development kits available to customers.
• QVault TPM variants are expected to be made available starting first half of 2026.
  
  

Why It Matters

Quantum computing threatens today’s public-key cryptography, including ECC and RSA systems that are widely used across defense, healthcare, energy, industrial automation, and connected devices.
In August 2024, NIST finalized Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) standards, selecting Kyber, Dilithium, and SPHINCS+ to counter quantum threats to traditional encryption. In 2025 U.S. CNSA 2.0 and Executive Orders from the White House mandate PQC adoption by 2030, while the EU and allies plan mandatory transitions by 2026–2030 to secure critical sectors like finance, healthcare, and IoT against future quantum attacks.

In this context, the Quantum Shield QS7001 emerges as the industry’s first secure platform providing a native hardware foundation for quantum-safe security that aims to enable the deployment of compliant systems that could withstand future attacks and “Harvest now, Decrypt Later” threats.

Why SEALSQ

SEALSQ is among fewer than ten companies worldwide to have achieved the highest levels of international security certification, including Common Criteria EAL5+ and FIPS 140-3. Beyond its advanced semiconductor expertise, SEALSQ delivers end-to-end trusted services through a global network of secure personalization centers in Switzerland, France, an ongoing project in Spain, and plans for India and US. Combined with global test and certification capabilities, and a proven track record of securing more than 1.75 billion devices worldwide, SEALSQ offers a unique combination of certified hardware, trusted services, and worldwide presence, positioning the Company as a leader in post-quantum security for critical industries.

Typical Use Cases

• Defense & Aerospace – protecting mission-critical and sovereign systems
• Healthcare & Infrastructure – safeguarding patient data and medical devices
• Energy & Smart Grid – ensuring resilience of utilities and metering systems
• IoT & Edge – enabling secure authentication and key exchange at scale

What Clients, Industry Peers, Partners and Academics Are Saying

• Yann Vincent, Head of Cybersecurity Products, Eviden, Atos Group: “With the advent of quantum computing, traditional encryption methods face unprecedented risks, making post-quantum cybersecurity critical for safeguarding future digital communications. As a cryptography expert and a leading player in security solutions, we at Eviden firmly believe that the transition to post-quantum cryptography is no longer an option but a necessity. Through this cooperation with SEALSQ, we integrate their new post-quantum cryptographic chip into our hardware security models, therefore building an end-to-end protection solution to withstand the quantum threat today. We are proud to be at the forefront of this crucial transformation, an innovation that embodies European technological excellence and sovereignty in the service of tomorrow’s cybersecurity.”
  
  
• Zake Huang, CEO, Authentrend: “AuthenTrend is proud to lead the charge in integrating SEALSQ’s Quantum Shield QS7001 into our security key solution,” said Zake Huang, CEO of AuthenTrend. “We aim at delivering quantum-ready authentication keys that protects our customers against emerging threats while maintaining the convenience they value.”
  
  
• Nicolas Rousseau, Chief Digital Engineering & Manufacturing Officer, Capgemini Engineering: "Quantum computing promises to redefine industries and unlock extraordinary opportunities, but it also introduces unprecedented risks to data security. The ability to break current public-key encryption and the threat of ‘harvest now, decrypt later’ attacks are not theoretical; they are urgent priorities for business leaders today. At Capgemini, we help organizations navigate this evolving landscape by combining our quantum expertise, cybersecurity capabilities, and ecosystem partnerships to drive actionable, quantum-safe strategies. We therefore welcome SEALSQ’s launch of the QS7001 PQC chip, a significant milestone that advances practical quantum protection for enterprises and society alike."
  
  
• Laurent Guiraud, CTO and Co-Founder, ColibriTD: “As a pioneering company in quantum services, our partnership with SEALSQ focuses on leveraging quantum computer power into practical solutions that address the semiconductor industry. Security is a cornerstone for building a quantum-enabled future where society can benefit from this powerful technology. We are proud to partner with SEALSQ and see the launch of their Quantum Shield QS7001 as an important milestone in making post-quantum security a reality.”
  
  
• Alexander Kesler, CEO and Co-Founder, FortifyIQ Inc: “We are pleased to see Post-Quantum Cryptography moving from research to real products and proud to serve this transition with our highly secure IPs. We share with SEALSQ the same commitment to offer our customers a seamless Chip-to-Cloud security compliance while we are entering the quantum era. The launch of SEALSQ’s QS7001 exactly illustrates this growing maturity of quantum-resilient technologies across the industries.”
  
  
• Vamshi Kandalla, CEO-GRL Solutions & CSO, Granite River Labs Holdings, Inc: “As a trusted partner in testing and validating advanced semiconductor solutions, Granite River Labs applauds SEALSQ’s pioneering work in delivering quantum-resistant hardware that safeguards IoT, automotive, and critical infrastructure against future quantum threats.”
  
  
• Raghu Panicker, CEO, Kaynes Semiconductor: “As a leader in electronics manufacturing services, Kaynes is deeply engaged in building secure and future-ready systems for global customers. Collaborating with SEALSQ on PQC-secure Test & Personalization reinforces our commitment to delivering trusted, sovereign solutions at scale. The launch of the Quantum Shield QS7001 represents a vital step in protecting critical electronics against quantum risks.”
  
  
• Todd Wiedman, CISO, Landis+Gyr: “At Landis+Gyr, we have long taken the path of embedding robust security in our edge devices to protect data and ensure compliance. As quantum computing emerges, the risk horizon is evolving — future breakthroughs in decryption technology could expose vulnerabilities even in currently encrypted systems. It is comforting to see our security partner SEALSQ actively solutioning quantum resistant technology and unveiling this new chip is a great step in driving tomorrow’s energy infrastructure to be quantum safe.”
  
  
• Stéphane Français, CEO, Metavisio (Thomson Computing): “At Metavisio, we build trusted personal computing devices under the Thomson brand. Security has become a core differentiator for our users, and the quantum threat is now a key consideration. Partnering with SEALSQ allows us to embed hardware-based PQC protection directly into our systems, ensuring resilience and confidence for consumers and enterprises alike.”
  
  
• Michel Seyrac, Co-Founder, PORTYQ: “As a company deeply involved in the research and development of Post-Quantum Cryptography algorithms, PortyQ is pleased to see these technologies now materializing into real products. The launch of SEALSQ’s QS7001 marks a major step forward in bringing PQC from theory to practice, and we are proud to see our ecosystem contributing to this milestone in quantum-resilient security.
  
  
• Quantix Edge Security: “Quantix has been founded with the support of the Spanish government to create a hub for sovereign semiconductor innovation in Spain. We are proud to see our partner and co-founder SEALSQ launching this innovative quantum resistant hardware platform which is an example of how Europe can take the lead in the quantum field. Together, we aim to build the foundations for secure, post-quantum services across industries.”
  
  
• Emmanuel Marie, Director, SERMA Security Evaluation Laboratory: “We are pleased to see Post-Quantum Cryptography moving from research to real products. The launch of SEALSQ’s QS7001 illustrates the growing maturity of quantum-resilient technologies across the ecosystem. Serma Safety and Security laboratory is glad to support SEALSQ to validate the security.”
  
  
• Allan T. Hurst, President and CEO, Trusted Semiconductor Solutions: “Earlier this week, we announced a strategic partnership to combine our deep defense expertise with SEALSQ’s leadership in security and Post-Quantum Cryptography. SEALSQ is a natural partner for us, and the launch of the QS7001 is a powerful demonstration of how our collaboration can deliver next-generation solutions capable of meeting the stringent requirements of the defense and aerospace sectors.”
  
  
• UMC: “UMC and SEALSQ have enjoyed a long-standing partnership built on trust, innovation, and manufacturing excellence. We are pleased to see our technology contributing to SEALSQ’s achievement of an industry-first PQC chip with the QS7001. This milestone reflects the strength of our collaboration and our shared commitment to advancing secure and reliable semiconductor solutions.”
  
  

SEALSQ Leadership Perspective

Carlos Moreira, CEO of SEALSQ, said, “With over 1.75 billion devices protected globally, SEALSQ is proud to be among the few companies worldwide capable of delivering the highest levels of security. This time, we are arriving first, unveiling an industry first in quantum-resilient solutions. I am especially proud of our team, including the recently acquired IC’Alps, whose dedication and expertise made the Quantum Shield QS7001 possible. By embedding post-quantum cryptography directly in hardware, this chip aims to set a new paradigm of trust and protection, securing sovereign infrastructure, healthcare, energy systems, and connected devices against the coming quantum threat.”

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 lcati@theequitygroup.com

FAQ

What is SEALSQ announcing for LAES on October 20, 2025?

SEALSQ announced the Quantum Shield QS7001, a chip embedding NIST‑standard PQC algorithms, with an official launch planned mid‑November 2025.

Which post‑quantum algorithms does the QS7001 support for LAES?

The QS7001 integrates ML‑KEM (CRYSTALS‑Kyber) and ML‑DSA (CRYSTALS‑Dilithium) in hardware.

How soon will LAES customers get development kits and TPM variants?

Development kits will be available at the mid‑November 2025 launch; QVault TPM variants are expected in H1 2026.

What performance and security claims does SEALSQ make for LAES QS7001?

SEALSQ claims the chip delivers 10× performance gains, stronger side‑channel resistance, and advanced tamper protection.

How is LAES positioned for enterprise and government PQC adoption timelines?

SEALSQ highlights certifications (Common Criteria EAL5+, FIPS 140‑3) and global services to support compliance ahead of mandated transitions through 2026–2030.

Does the announcement disclose any LAES revenue, contracts, or pricing for the QS7001?

No; the release does not provide revenue figures, contract values, or pricing details for the QS7001.