Anderon is the First Foundry Dedicated to Quantum Chips, Coming from IBM
The production of silicon wafers for processors, RAM, NAND memories, and other applications is of strategic importance, which is why billions of dollars are invested to build new factories and push towards ever-smaller transistors. Chip production will also be fundamental for the quantum world, and that is why IBM has announced the spin-off of its quantum chip production: the new entity, named Anderon, will be supported by a joint investment from IBM and the U.S. Government and aims to strengthen U.S. leadership in the quantum world.
Anderon: The First Quantum Foundry
IBM and the U.S. Department of Commerce have announced that they have signed a letter of intent to create the first U.S. foundry entirely dedicated to the manufacturing of quantum chips. The new entity, Anderon, will essentially be a spin-off from IBM's current quantum production, located in Albany, New York.
The new company will be backed by one billion dollars from the CHIPS Act and another billion from IBM, alongside intellectual property, production facilities, and the current workforce of IBM.
The company aims to produce 300-millimeter wafers, which are the current standard in the semiconductor industry, but represent a significant step forward compared to previous manufacturing methods that used 200 mm wafers. IBM had only launched 300 mm production at the end of 2025.
Anderon will operate as a neutral foundry, offering the opportunity to manufacture chips not only for IBM but also for other companies active in the field of quantum computing.
Both IBM and the Department of Commerce have emphasized that this move will strengthen the U.S. and its manufacturing capacity, as well as its international leadership in technological development.
"With today's investments from the CHIPS Research and Development in quantum computing, the Trump administration is leading the world into a new era of U.S. innovation," said Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick.
"Quantum computing has significant implications for national defense, advanced materials discovery, biopharmaceuticals, financial modeling, and energy systems."
"IBM has been a pioneer in quantum computing for decades. Our work on silicon wafer manufacturing has been fundamental to IBM's success and will be critical to enabling a broader landscape of quantum technologies that will reshape global innovation and economic competitiveness," said Arvind Krishna, Chairman and CEO of IBM.
"With the support of the U.S. Department of Commerce, Anderon will be well-positioned to fuel the rapid growth of the U.S. quantum technology industry."