Chip Talk > Pioneering Quantum Computing with Riber and NQCP: The Next Chapter
Published June 19, 2025
In a remarkable stride for the semiconductor IP industry, Riber S.A. has negotiated a groundbreaking three-year partnership with the Novo Nordisk Foundation Quantum Computing Programme (NQCP). This collaboration signifies a monumental advancement in the industrialization phase of the ROSIE platform, targeting quantum computing and photonic technology development.
Launched by the Novo Nordisk Foundation in collaboration with the Niels Bohr Institute, the NQCP has a clear mandate: developing fault-tolerant quantum computing (FTQC) hardware and algorithms designed to tackle complex life-sciences issues. With a holistic approach that integrates multiple qubit technologies, the NQCP aims to unearth the most effective platform for the future of quantum computing. A focal point of their efforts, the Quantum Foundry Copenhagen, stands at the frontier of cutting-edge manufacturing processes tailored for high-precision quantum components.
Central to this initiative is the ROSIE platform (Riber Oxide Silicon Epitaxy), engineered to suit the industrial landscape of silicon manufacturing lines. It is particularly noteworthy for its ability to facilitate oxide growth on expansive 300mm wafers, meeting SEMI industry standards.
ROSIE is set to revolutionize various strategic arenas, including ultra-fast optical communications within datacom/telecom sectors, optical computing, and the burgeoning field of photonic quantum technologies. The transition to phase II aims to cement ROSIE's role in these fields by bringing it closer to market through industrial qualification and production ramp-up.
In a significant step toward market deployment, the initial ROSIE unit has been commissioned to NQCP, with delivery planned for late 2025. This unit will play a critical role in a pilot line focused on developing photonic technologies, setting the stage for rapid scalability and productivity enhancement.
This venture's progression has been bolstered by notable support from the Innov'Up program and Bpifrance, pursuant to the France 2030 investment plan. These endorsements illustrate the strategic importance of ROSIE, rooted in Parisian MBE expertise yet possessing a global outlook to tackle industry-wide challenges.
Chief Technology Officer at Riber Lab, Dr. Jean-Louis Guyaux, considers the partnership's scientific milieu and expertise pivotal components influencing its success. CEO Annie Geoffroy echoes this sentiment, highlighting the venture's potential to meet escalating market demands for enhanced performance, shrinking component size, and increased energy efficiency.
This alliance between Riber and the NQCP is a key milestone in expanding the frontiers of semiconductor and quantum computing technology. As phase II unfolds for ROSIE, the semiconductors industry anticipates a paradigm shift in silicon photonics and quantum computing, paving the way for technological breakthroughs on a global scale.
To learn more, check out the full Riber partners with Denmark’s NQCP, initiating phase II of ROSIE article for deeper insight into this alliance.
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