# Quantum technology development in Switzerland

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/quantum-technology-development-in-switzerland
> Updated: 2026-09-21T08:29:13.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Switzerland is expanding its quantum technology infrastructure through new research and manufacturing initiatives.

In mid-September 2026, IBM and Lockheed Martin established a quantum innovation hub at ETH Zurich via an agreement with armasuisse. This partnership includes the planned deployment of an IBM Quantum System Two at the Swiss National Supercomputing Center in Lugano by the end of 2026, intended to provide academic and industrial access to advanced computing resources. The collaboration also targets developments in quantum sensing for navigation and additive manufacturing.

Following this, the Canton of Jura entered a memorandum of understanding with SEALSQ Corp and WISeKey International Holding to create a Swiss Post-Quantum Semiconductor and Cybersecurity Center. This public-private project involves an estimated investment of CHF 40-60 million over six years. The center aims to develop sovereign semiconductor capabilities, specifically focusing on post-quantum technologies to counter cryptographic threats. The initiative seeks to utilize the region’s precision manufacturing expertise and is projected to create over 250 direct jobs within eight years.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-21: Canton of Jura and SEALSQ to establish Swiss post-quantum semiconductor center

SEALSQ, WISeKey, and the Canton of Jura will invest CHF 40-60 million to establish a Swiss center for post-quantum semiconductor design and cybersecurity, creating over 250 jobs.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/canton-of-jura-and-sealsq-to-establish-swiss-post-quantum-semiconductor-center

### 2026-09-13: IBM and Lockheed Martin launch quantum innovation hub in Switzerland

IBM and Lockheed Martin have launched a quantum innovation hub at ETH Zurich, with plans to deploy Switzerland’s first IBM Quantum System Two in Lugano by the end of 2026.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ibm-and-lockheed-martin-launch-quantum-innovation-hub-in-switzerland

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