Ion-trap-chip pilot line Overview

Europe has launched its first ion-trap-chip pilot line to accelerate quantum technology development and strengthen its global position

CHAMP-ION program is the driving force behind this initiative, aiming to create a scalable and sustainable pilot line network for ion-trap-chip manufacturing across Europe

The project is certified under the EU Chips Act through the Chips Joint Undertaking (Chips JU), enhancing Europe’s technical sovereignty and supply chain resilience

The program is structured as a seven-year strategy to advance the entire value chain for high-quality quantum chip production

CHAMP-ION’s main goal is to enable large-scale production of ion-trap chips for quantum computing, sensing, and communication applications

The project focuses on developing fully integrated systems, with multiple ions on a single chip, using advanced electronic and photonic components

Integration of these components is expected to boost the performance, scalability, and reliability of quantum chips