sureCore
Company · Sheffield
Sheffield chip IP designer whose CryoMem memory works at cryogenic temperatures for control electronics inside quantum computers.
Completed Consortium
Development of cryo-CMOS to enable the next generation of scalable quantum computers
A sureCore-led consortium designing chip technology that works at the very low temperatures inside quantum computers.
Project data last updated 11 October 2026
About this project
The project ran from November 2021 to March 2025. Most qubits need cryogenic cooling, and the control electronics must sit close to them. Standard chips are not designed for these temperatures.
The consortium worked on cryogenic CMOS design tools and building blocks so that control electronics can be placed next to large qubit arrays.
Lead organisation
Partners (6)
Oxford Instruments
Company · High Wycombe
SEEQC UK
Company · London
SemiWise
Start-up · Glasgow
Synopsys UK
Company · Reading
Universal Quantum
Company · Brighton
University of Glasgow
University · Glasgow
Funders
Innovate UK
Funder · Swindon
UK Research and Innovation
Funder · Swindon
In the news
Quantum Zeitgeist articles naming the lead organisation or partners. They may not be about this project.
Universal Quantum secures over $100M to expand quantum computing, read on Quantum Zeitgeist
Universal Quantum, a UK-based firm, just raised over $100 million in Series A funding, the largest of its kind for a British quantum company.
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UD’s 3+2 program speeds path to quantum science masters, read on Quantum Zeitgeist
Brothers Michael & Tyler Manfre accelerated their path to a master of science in quantum science and engineering via UD’s 3+2 program, completing bachelor’s at West Chester University.
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Sir Peter Knight, The Physicist Who Helped Build Britain’s Quantum Programme, read on Quantum Zeitgeist
The theorist who taught British quantum physics to cost itself honestly, and who now chairs the board advising on a national quantum strategy worth billions.
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Researchers Detect Eavesdropping with 15% Qubit Probability, read on Quantum Zeitgeist
Experimental quantum key distribution now detects eavesdropping on 15% of shared qubits without discarding any key material. This contrasts with conventional methods, which necessitate revealing and losing key bits to verify security. Embedding cryptographic operations within a photonic quantum swit
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