SEALSQ and Ajyal Holding Launch the KUAENTUM Joint Venture in Abu Dhabi to Develop Post-Quantum Semiconductor Personalization Center and Satellite Production Hub with a $100 Million Local Investment Target
SEALSQ (NASDAQ: LAES) has signed a non-binding Letter of Intent with Ajyal Holding to establish KUAENTUM, a joint venture in Abu Dhabi, UAE. 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.
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.
This initiative is part of SEALSQ's global expansion strategy through Public-Private Partnerships, with similar projects being negotiated in Europe and Asia.
SEALSQ (NASDAQ: LAES) ha firmato una Lettera d'Intenti non vincolante con Ajyal Holding per creare KUAENTUM, una joint venture ad Abu Dhabi, Emirati Arabi Uniti. L'obiettivo è realizzare un Post-Quantum Semiconductors Personalization Center (PQSPC) e integrare una linea di produzione satellitare post-quantistica, con un investimento previsto di 100 milioni di dollari.
La struttura sarà dedicata alla personalizzazione e ai test di chip crittografici post-quantistici, all'integrazione di moduli di crittografia resistente ai computer quantistici nei sistemi satellitari e fungerà da hub regionale per l'innovazione nel settore dei semiconduttori e dello spazio. Il progetto utilizzerà architetture di chip basate su RISC-V con crittografia post-quantistica integrata, conformi ai Criteri Comuni e alle linee guida PQC del NIST.
Questa iniziativa rientra nella strategia di espansione globale di SEALSQ tramite partenariati pubblico-privati, con progetti simili in fase di negoziazione in Europa e Asia.
SEALSQ (NASDAQ: LAES) ha firmado una Carta de Intención no vinculante con Ajyal Holding para crear KUAENTUM, una empresa conjunta en Abu Dabi, Emiratos Árabes Unidos. El proyecto busca desarrollar un Post-Quantum Semiconductors Personalization Center (PQSPC) e integrar una línea de producción satelital post-cuántica, con una inversión estimada de 100 millones de dólares.
La instalación se centrará en la personalización y prueba de chips criptográficos post-cuánticos, en la integración de módulos de cifrado resistentes a la computación cuántica en sistemas satelitales y en operar como un centro regional de innovación en semiconductores y espacio. El proyecto empleará arquitecturas de chips basadas en RISC-V con criptografía post-cuántica integrada, cumpliendo con los Common Criteria y las directrices PQC del NIST.
La iniciativa forma parte de la estrategia de expansión global de SEALSQ mediante asociaciones público-privadas, con proyectos similares en negociación en Europa y Asia.
SEALSQ (NASDAQ: LAES)는 Ajyal Holding과 비구속적 양해각서를 체결하고 아랍에미리트 아부다비에 KUAENTUM 합작법인을 설립합니다. 이 합작은 Post-Quantum Semiconductors Personalization Center (PQSPC)를 개발하고 포스트 양자 위협 대응 위성 생산 라인을 통합하는 것을 목표로 하며, 추정 투자액은 1억 달러입니다.
시설은 포스트 양자 암호 칩의 맞춤화 및 테스트, 양자 저항 암호 모듈을 위성 시스템에 통합하는 작업을 수행하며 반도체와 우주 분야의 지역 혁신 허브 역할을 맡습니다. 프로젝트는 임베디드 포스트 양자 암호를 갖춘 RISC-V 기반 칩 아키텍처를 활용하며 Common Criteria와 NIST의 PQC 지침을 준수합니다.
이 이니셔티브는 공공-민간 파트너십을 통한 SEALSQ의 글로벌 확장 전략의 일환으로, 유럽과 아시아에서도 유사한 프로젝트들이 협상 중입니다.
SEALSQ (NASDAQ: LAES) a signé une lettre d'intention non contraignante avec Ajyal Holding pour créer KUAENTUM, une coentreprise à Abou Dabi, Émirats arabes unis. Le projet vise à établir un Post-Quantum Semiconductors Personalization Center (PQSPC) et à intégrer une ligne de production satellitaire post-quantique, pour un investissement estimé à 100 millions de dollars.
L'installation se consacrera à la personnalisation et aux essais de puces cryptographiques post-quantiques, à l'intégration de modules de chiffrement résistants au quantique dans les systèmes satellitaires, et servira de pôle régional pour l'innovation en semiconducteurs et spatial. Le projet utilisera des architectures de puces basées sur RISC-V avec cryptographie post-quantique intégrée, conformes aux Common Criteria et aux directives PQC du NIST.
Cette initiative s'inscrit dans la stratégie d'expansion mondiale de SEALSQ via des partenariats public-privé, des projets similaires étant négociés en Europe et en Asie.
SEALSQ (NASDAQ: LAES) hat eine unverbindliche Absichtserklärung mit Ajyal Holding unterzeichnet, um in Abu Dhabi, VAE, das Joint Venture KUAENTUM zu gründen. Ziel ist der Aufbau eines Post-Quantum Semiconductors Personalization Center (PQSPC) sowie die Integration einer post-quantensicheren Satellitenproduktionslinie bei geschätzten Investitionen von 100 Millionen US-Dollar.
Die Anlage wird sich auf die Personalisierung und Prüfung post-quantensicherer Kryptochips, die Integration quantenresistenter Verschlüsselungsmodule in Satellitensysteme und die Funktion als regionales Innovationszentrum für Halbleiter und Raumfahrt konzentrieren. Das Projekt nutzt RISC-V-basierte Chiparchitekturen mit eingebetteter post-quantensicherer Kryptographie und erfüllt die Common Criteria sowie die PQC-Richtlinien des NIST.
Diese Initiative ist Teil der globalen Expansionsstrategie von SEALSQ über Öffentlich-Private Partnerschaften; ähnliche Projekte werden in Europa und Asien verhandelt.
- Strategic $100 million investment commitment for cutting-edge technology development
- Expansion into UAE's growing high-tech ecosystem through partnership with Ajyal Holding
- Development of proprietary post-quantum cryptographic technology for both semiconductor and satellite applications
- Global expansion strategy with similar projects being negotiated in Europe and Asia
- Letter of Intent is non-binding and subject to definitive agreements
- Significant capital investment required may impact financial resources
- Project execution risks in developing cutting-edge technology infrastructure
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SEALSQ's $100M joint venture in UAE establishes strategic positioning in post-quantum security and satellite infrastructure with significant growth potential.
SEALSQ's newly announced joint venture with Ajyal Holding represents a strategically significant move in the post-quantum cryptography landscape. The planned
The technical aspects of this venture are particularly noteworthy. The facility will focus on personalization and testing of post-quantum cryptographic chips based on SEALSQ's proprietary architectures, including digital ID injection and embedded software updates at both wafer and IC levels. This capability is crucial as conventional cryptographic methods face obsolescence with the advancement of quantum computing.
The selection of Abu Dhabi as the location demonstrates shrewd strategic planning. The UAE offers a unique combination of digital infrastructure, sovereign wealth backing, and a growing specialized talent pool. This provides SEALSQ access to capital, governmental support, and a strategic geographic position to serve markets across the Middle East and beyond.
This joint venture isn't isolated but part of SEALSQ's global strategy to establish similar Post-Quantum Semiconductors Personalization Centers through Public-Private Partnerships, with negotiations underway 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.
The integration of quantum-resistant technology into satellite systems represents a particularly 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.
Geneva, Switzerland, Aug. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
Geneva, Switzerland, August 21, 2025 -- 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 the signing of a non-binding Letter of Intent with Ajyal Holding (“AJYAL”), (together the “Partners”) to establish a Joint Venture in United Arab Emirates (“UAE”) with the name KUAENTUM. Building on UAE’s high-tech and space ecosystem, the Joint Venture intents to develop a cutting-edge Post-Quantum Semiconductors Personalization Center (PQSPC) 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, but not limited to, the execution and signing of definitive agreements.
The Abu Dhabi KUAENTUM Joint Venture is intended to serve as a secure hub for the personalization and testing of post-quantum semiconductors. Core services are expected to include digital ID injection and embedded software updates at both wafer and IC levels. In parallel, the facility plans to support the production of quantum-resilient communication satellites, delivering end-to-end security from chip to space. The Partners estimate the investment required to complete this project will be on the order of approximately
SEALSQ's decision to select Abu Dhabi was driven by its rapidly advancing high-tech and space ecosystem, strong support for semiconductor localization, and strategic investment initiatives led by the UAE government. Abu Dhabi offers a unique convergence of digital infrastructure, sovereign wealth backing, and a growing talent base focused on AI, cybersecurity, and aerospace engineering.
The PQSPC and satellite production facility aims to:
- Personalize and test post-quantum cryptographic chips based on SEALSQ's proprietary architectures.
- Integrate quantum-resistant encryption modules directly into satellite systems for government and critical infrastructure applications.
- Serve as a regional hub for semiconductor and space innovation across the Middle East and beyond, in alignment with national security and digital sovereignty goals.
- Host AI-driven R&D programs for adaptive semiconductors and autonomous satellite systems.
This initiative is part of SEALSQ's broader vision to establish PQSPC globally through Public-Private Partnerships (PPP). SEALSQ 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.
Semiconductors produced by KUAENTUM are planned to feature advanced quantum-resistant cryptographic cores, offering robust protection against threats posed by Cryptographically Relevant Quantum Computers (CRQCs). These chips would also be embedded into SEALSQ’s secure satellite platforms, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality in a post-quantum era.
Ahmed Al Romaithi, Chairman of Ajyal Holding, said: "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. KUAENTUM will not only strengthen our technological resilience but also inspire new generations of Emirati talent to lead in the fields of quantum computing, space, and secure communications."
Commenting on the Joint Venture, 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. Abu Dhabi provides the ideal foundation for this vision, as it is a global hub where semiconductors and space security can be advanced in tandem, setting new standards for international security and technological leadership.”
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.
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