Infineon Brings Industrialization Expertise to European Quantum Chip Pilot Lines

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Infineon Technologies AG is a core industrial partner in accelerating Europe's move toward practical – and ultimately, commercially viable – quantum computing by contributing its world-class engineering and manufacturing expertise to three quantum pilot lines projects: SUPREME, CHAMP-ION and SPINS.

European quantum pilot lines are designed to bridge the gap between laboratory research and industrial-scale manufacturing. They provide open-access to industrial-grade facilities to startups, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises, and research organizations to accelerate quantum computing, communication and sensing technologies. Overall, six European projects spanning distinct hardware platforms have been selected to advance quantum chip technology in Europe over the next seven years.

Quantum computing allows calculations to be much faster and is one of the most disruptive technologies, enabling breakthroughs that address complex problems beyond the reach of classical computing and even supercomputers. Its applications span areas such as drug discovery, advanced materials science, supply chain optimization, and highly efficient energy grid management. Studies project the overall quantum market to reach USD 97 billion by 2035. Realizing this market and innovation potential depends on the rapid translation of R&D innovation into industrial manufacturing excellence. Quantum systems will only scale if their most critical components work reliably, repeatably and can be manufactured with precision and at scale.

“The goal is very clear: to develop and manufacture quantum computers in Europe. The quantum pilot lines create exactly the kind of close, high‑impact collaboration needed across the entire quantum value chain. Together with excellent partners, we are strengthening Europe’s quantum ecosystem and turning research excellence into scalable, industrial solutions. This is how quantum computing will move from the lab to real-world deployment”, says Sabine Herlitschka, Head of Strategic Funding Management at Infineon Technologies. “It significantly contributes to the goals of the European Chips Act and the digital sovereignty within this key technology.”

From lab to fab and scalability

Infineon contributes to three European quantum pilot lines with dedicated quantum technologies comprising ion-traps, superconducting and semiconductor-based spin technologies. With this multi-technology approach the highly skilled Infineon-quantum team operates dedicated laboratories that are closely connected to semiconductor production. The collaboration within the pilot line consortia will accelerate quantum development on different platforms and combine it with high volume manufacturing for critical quantum computing hardware components, like quantum processing units.

Infineon is participating in the following three European quantum pilot lines: 

CHAMP-ION (Championing a European advanced manufacturing of ion-traps)

This pilot line is establishing Europe’s first advanced ion trap quantum chip manufacturing line. Led by Silicon Austria Labs (SAL), the project unites 21 partners from six countries. Together, they aim to provide the entire value chain, from design to microfabrication and testing, for fully integrated, mass-producible, and miniaturized ion trap systems. These systems combine integrated electronics and photonic structures on a single chip to enable quantum computing and its applications.

SUPREME (Pilot line for superconducting quantum Chips)

Led by the Finnish research organization VTT, the consortium brings together 23 partners from eight countries. The project focuses on the industrialization of superconducting quantum technologies. Superconductivity enables efficient, low loss qubits that can be built with proven semiconductor technologies for fast and reliable quantum operations. A key milestone is the development of a 200 qubit, 3D integrated module. This module will demonstrate improved stability, manufacturing yield, and reproducibility.

SPINS (Pilot line for industrial quantum NanoSystems)

Coordinated by imec, this pilot line is developed for either pure silicon or silicon/silicon-germanium structured quantum chips using largely standard CMOS manufacturing to enable scalability. The consortium brings together 25 partners from nine countries, driving the transition from lab to industrial fabs with standardized quantum design kits allowing multi‑project wafer runs for customers.

All European quantum pilot line projects receive co-funding from the European Union, and national funding from participating countries under the Chips for Europe initiative and the Chips Joint Undertaking (Chips JU).