SEEQC Awarded Participation in U.S. CHIPS Act–Backed Microelectronics Commons NORDTECH Quantum R&D Program
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Company Contributes to 300mm Wafer-Scale Superconducting Qubit Manufacturing and Workforce Development
ELMSFORD, N.Y., June 16, 2026 — SEEQC, Inc. (“SEEQC” or the “Company”), a developer and manufacturer of scalable, energy-efficient digital chips for quantum computing systems, today announced its participation in a four-year Microelectronics Commons Northeast Regional Defense Technology Hub (NORDTECH) program. As one of eight of the U.S. Microelectronics Commons hubs, NORDTECH collaborates with regional partners across New York State – and the U.S. – to enable innovative R&D projects and advance critical lab-to-fab innovations that are in direct support of Department of War objectives, and this effort will also support related workforce development goals.
The NORDTECH project is aimed at advancing scalable fabrication of superconducting qubits using next-generation materials on 300mm industrial-grade silicon wafers. SEEQC is a subcontractor to NY Creates (Albany, NY) and collaborates with academic, industry, and government partners, including Cornell University, NYU, Princeton University, Syracuse University, Quantum Circuits / D-Wave, and the Air Force Research Laboratory.
The program focuses on improving materials such as tantalum (Ta) and tantalum nitride (TaN) for high-coherence qubit fabrication and establishing scalable manufacturing processes within a U.S.-based 300mm wafer fabrication environment.
SEEQC’s role includes:
Developing a high-throughput, high-fidelity cryogenic qubit evaluation platform
Providing performance feedback to fabrication teams
Development of one of the world’s first quantum Process Design Kits (PDK) within the Cadence
EDA ecosystem
Supporting integration of qubit designs compatible with SEEQC’s digital SFQ-based control architecture
Scaled, standardized quantum chip processing is expected to accelerate research, improve fabrication repeatability, and strengthen domestic manufacturing capabilities.
“Industrial-scale quantum fabrication requires both materials innovation and reliable evaluation infrastructure,” said Dr. Oleg Mukhanov, Chief Scientific Officer of SEEQC. “Our work supports the transition from laboratory-scale experimentation to repeatable, scalable quantum chip production.”
“The U.S. Microelectronics Commons hubs, like NORDTECH, are foundational to building resilient U.S. semiconductor and quantum supply chains,” said John Levy, CEO of SEEQC. “SEEQC is proud to contribute our expertise in digital superconducting technology to a national effort aimed at accelerating quantum innovation.”
The program also includes workforce development initiatives, including educational content and experiential internship opportunities across participating institutions.
About SEEQC
SEEQC is building quantum computers on a chip. SEEQC’s digital chip technology is designed to make quantum systems scalable, energy-efficient, and commercially viable. The company operates advanced chip development and fabrication facilities in the United States and Europe. More than three-quarters of SEEQC’s workforce hold Ph.D. degrees across physics, electrical engineering, materials science, computer science, and related disciplines.
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