Anderon secures $1B CHIPS award to expand quantum foundry

IBM: IBM is a technology company with a long-standing focus on quantum computing research, hardware development, and ecosystem building through its IBM Quantum platform and network of partners. It created Anderon as a subsidiary to build dedicated manufacturing capacity that aligns with IBM's quantum hardware roadmap and enables services for external quantum companies. This initiative strengthens IBM's ability to scale its quantum systems and support industry-wide progress. Anderon: Anderon is an IBM company that operates a pure-play quantum wafer foundry focused on producing specialized wafers for superconducting qubit arrays, quantum input/output signaling, and readout components. It serves the broader quantum ecosystem by providing fabrication services beyond IBM's internal needs while supporting multiple quantum computing architectures. The foundry's establishment advances the transition of quantum chip manufacturing toward commercial-scale production in the United States. Industry Momentum: Recent federal funding supports the launch and expansion of dedicated quantum foundries and related manufacturing efforts, positioning the United States to strengthen its role in quantum hardware production. Government Initiative: The U.S. Department of Commerce has finalized multiple CHIPS and Science Act awards to advance domestic quantum computing research, manufacturing, and supply chain capabilities across several companies and architectures. Technological Roadmap: IBM continues progress on its quantum development plan targeting initial demonstrations of quantum advantage using quantum computers integrated with high-performance computing in 2026, with further milestones planned for fault-tolerant systems later in the decade.