SkyWater and Qolab Partner on Superconducting Quantum Device Manufacturing

Insider BriefPRESS RELEASE — SkyWater Technology and Qolab today announced a multi-year commercial collaboration. The agreement is designed to transition superconducting technology from custom development programs to repeatable wafer manufacturing. The engagement combines platform-based wafer services, defined production terms, and coordinated capacity planning.The framework provides Qolab with greater visibility as it scales and creates a commercial model that drives broader adoption of SkyWater’s superconducting technologies. SkyWater is investing in dedicated quantum tool upgrades as part of a broader modernization of its fabrication facilities to accelerate this transition.“Quantum technologies are moving beyond the laboratory and require commercial manufacturing models adapted for their unique needs,” said Thomas Sonderman, President and CEO of SkyWater Technology. “Our collaboration with Qolab demonstrates SkyWater’s unique Technology-as-a-Service business model. It combines specialized process development with production-oriented wafer services in a mature foundry environment. This approach accelerates the path to differentiated quantum technologies, benefiting the entire industry.”As quantum technologies advance, companies need access to specialized fabrication capabilities within a disciplined commercial foundry environment. Both companies believe this first-of-its-kind collaboration establishes an open-access, and capital-efficient model. This partnership connects quantum technology development with repeatable wafer manufacturing. The collaboration also provides greater consistency and commercial visibility.Under the agreement, Qolab will serve as a lead customer on SkyWater’s newly launched SC250 superconducting platform to advance its Quantum System-in-Package (QSiP). The QSiP architecture is designed to address key cost, complexity, and form-factor challenges in scaling quantum systems. It achieves this by integrating cryogenic wiring, low-pass filters, and amplifiers into a compact package. The collaboration links SkyWater’s superconducting platform with Qolab’s back-end packaging, integration, and testing capabilities in Wisconsin. Together they establish a coordinated Midwest manufacturing pathway for superconducting quantum devices.“SkyWater brings an established track record of supporting quantum programs and gives us access today to the specialized capabilities needed to advance our Quantum System-in-Package,” said Dr. John Martinis, Chief Technology Officer of Qolab. “QSiP is designed to materially improve quantum system economics by integrating costly, complex cryogenic control components into a compact package. Combining SkyWater’s rapid, flexible development support with a repeatable commercial wafer services model gives us the manufacturing and cost visibility needed to iterate quickly toward commercial deployment.”TopicsShare Get the latest research, company news, and market intelligence every week. MENTIONED IN THE ARTICLESkyWater is the only U.S.-owned and U.S.-based pure play semiconductor foundry and is a DOD-accredited Trusted supplier, specializing in custom technology development services and volume manufacturing for integrated circuits and micro devices.Qolab is a company focused on advancing quantum computing by building high-quality qubits. They leverage cutting-edge semiconductor manufacturing processes to achieve this goal.More in Research The Quantum Insider (TQI) is the leading source for the latest quantum technology news, market intelligence, industry analysis, and data covering the global quantum ecosystem. NEWSROOMPLATFORMSERVICESCOMPANY© 2026 The Quantum Insider. All rights reserved. Part of the Resonance networkOne of our team will be in touch to learn more about your requirements, and provide pricing and access options.Subscribe to our industry leading leading newsletter for the latest in quantum news and insights. Necessary cookies are always on to ensure the website works. Optional cookies help us understand how the site is used. Privacy Policy