SPINS

SPINS builds on projects like QuPilot, QuTest, IGNITE, and QLSI² and leverages advanced infrastructures such as FAMES, NanoIC, and APECS. Its goal is to advance the TRL of Si and Ge quantum dot chips to the highest global levels by offering MPWs enabled by stable PDKs. To do so, the consortium focuses on developing required technologies, advanced metrology, and precise measurements. The SPINS consortium employs three complementary, mutually derisking technology approaches: MOS via Si-on-insulator, Ge/Si-Ge, and Si/Si-Ge heterostructure quantum dots. These efforts align with European foundries (STMicroelectronics, Infineon) and leading RTOs (imec,CEA,Fraunhofer,VTT) acting as lab-to-fab translators. Synergies across platforms, such as shared measurement infrastructure, lithography, and 3D integration, will drive efficient progress. A central entry point will link pilot line customers with EUROPRACTICE and Design platform, ensuring access to technologies and enforcing best practices. This will standardize approaches through benchmarking and a unified work package structure, leveraging commonalities across platforms to enhance development. SPINS targets 2 SGAs. SGA1 will refine PDKs, close technology gaps, and establish best practices with lead users. SGA2 will open access to external users, offering refined PDKs commercially. A limited set of test users within the consortium will provide expert feedback on PDK requirements, ensuring SPINS remains focused on delivering advanced MPW services rather than acting as a research consortium. SPINS aims to equip industrial players and research groups with high-quality Si and Ge quantum chips. By fostering innovation and enabling low-barrier market entry, SPINS will strengthen the European quantum ecosystem and enhance its global competitiveness. This effort will support European quantum computing players while expanding the user base for quantum chips, paving the way for novel ideas to transition from R&D to commercialization.