Spain Invests €19.6M in Quantix Center to Boost EU Cybersecurity and Tech Sovereignty

June 17, 2025
Spain Invests €19.6M in Quantix Center to Boost EU Cybersecurity and Tech Sovereignty
  • Quantix is projected to create 250 jobs by its eighth year, starting with 40 jobs in the first two years and expanding to 250 by the eighth year.

  • The Government of Spain has announced a significant investment of €19.6 million to establish the Quantix Cybersecurity and Microelectronics Center in the Region of Murcia.

  • The center is designed to reduce the European Union's reliance on non-European suppliers for microchip design and manufacturing, thereby enhancing technological sovereignty.

  • The investment will be managed by the Spanish Society for Technological Transformation (SETT), which supports strategic projects fostering Spain's technological transformation.

  • This initiative is a public-private joint venture with a total investment of €40 million, involving key players such as OdinS, TProtege, WISeKey, and SEALSQ.

  • Quantix aims to develop a Semiconductor Design and Personalization Center that focuses on advanced cybersecurity, post-quantum technology, artificial intelligence, and RISC-V systems.

  • This initiative aligns with the European Union's goals for digital transformation and aims to bolster cybersecurity resilience across member states.

  • The project will leverage collaborations with regional universities, particularly the University of Murcia, to enhance research and development in cybersecurity.

  • Companies involved, such as OdinS and WISeKey, bring extensive expertise in cybersecurity and post-quantum semiconductor technologies, crucial for sectors like defense and healthcare.

  • The center will prioritize the development of post-quantum-resistant products for governmental applications by 2030, addressing emerging threats to digital infrastructures.

  • Quantix is aligned with the European Union's digital transformation agenda and aims to address critical cybersecurity challenges in an increasingly interconnected world.

  • The establishment of Quantix is seen as a strategic move to enhance the Region of Murcia's status as a hub for innovation and technological sovereignty in Europe.

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