QCi opens quantum photonic chip foundry in Arizona
The company says the new TFLN facility is a cornerstone of its broader growth strategy, which includes scaling capacity to meet customer needs, enhancing vertical integration to accelerate internal product development, and expanding into emerging quantum computing markets
Quantum Computing Inc. (QCi), an integrated photonics and quantum optics technology company, celebrated the grand opening of its quantum photonic chip foundry located in Tempe, Arizona, at a ribbon cutting ceremony on 12 May. The event was attended by Tempe Mayor Corey Woods, along with multiple government officials and industry leaders, who gathered to mark this milestone and highlight the community and industry benefits of the new facility.
“The opening of this foundry by Quantum Computing Inc. represents the kind of forward-looking investment we want to attract to Tempe,” said Mayor Corey Woods. “Not only does it bring high-tech jobs and economic development to our city, it also cements Tempe's growing reputation as a hub for innovation in quantum technologies and advanced manufacturing.”
QCi says the facility represents a milestone in its strategic roadmap to meet growing global demand for thin-film lithium niobate (TFLN) photonic chips and accelerate the commercialisation of its next-generation quantum machines.
Construction of the foundry was completed in March 2025, followed shortly by the finalisation of its upgraded ISO certification ahead of schedule. According to QCi, the facility is now operational, fulfilling existing customer pre-orders, and is positioned to scale production capacity to address rising demand across datacom, telecom, advanced sensing, and quantum computing markets.
The company says the new Tempe foundry is a specialised facility designed to serve customers seeking US-based manufacturing of high-performance photonic chips, while laying the groundwork to supply critical components for QCi's proprietary quantum computing machines.
“The opening of our quantum photonic chip foundry is a milestone achievement in QCi's growth strategy, strengthening our manufacturing capabilities, supporting near and long-term revenue growth, and positioning us to accelerate innovation in both quantum and nanophotonic markets,” said Yuping Huang, interim CEO of QCi. “By controlling our supply chain and scaling chip production domestically, we are uniquely positioned to deliver value to customers while advancing our own quantum hardware development. I'd like to thank outgoing CEO Dr. Bill McGann for his leadership and dedication in bringing this foundry to completion. It was a privilege to join him at the ribbon cutting ceremony to mark this achievement.”
Pouya Dianat, chief revenue officer of QCi, commented: “This grand opening is commercially significant to QCi. With the foundry operational, our near-term focus is to fulfil existing customer pre-orders and expand sales across datacom, telecom, and advanced sensing markets. We expect to see modest initial revenue from the fab this year, and as we scale and bring more customers online, we anticipate revenue growth starting to accelerate in 2026.”
