SEALSQ and WISeKey Confirm New Cross-Border Center of Excellence for the 4th Industrial Revolution Activated Between La Line and Gibraltar

Core Viewpoint - SEALSQ Corp and its parent company WISeKey are activating a Cross-Border Deeptech Center of Excellence aimed at fostering innovation in advanced technologies following a UK-EU agreement on Gibraltar's post-Brexit border status [2][4]. Group 1: Center of Excellence - The Center will serve as a technological and industrial hub between La Línea de la Concepción (Spain) and Gibraltar (UK), focusing on advanced technologies such as AI, Quantum Computing, IoT, Cybersecurity, and Semiconductors [3]. - The initiative has received unanimous support from local governments, highlighting its potential benefits for both Gibraltar and Spanish businesses [5]. Group 2: Manufacturing and Technology Development - The first milestone includes establishing a secure manufacturing facility in La Línea for post-quantum communication devices, which will support a secure communications infrastructure [6][8]. - The facility will also initiate manufacturing operations for WISeSat.Space, a secure space communication platform, positioning La Línea as a hub for aerospace and telecommunications manufacturing [7]. Group 3: Strategic Partnerships and Funding - SEALSQ has signed a memorandum with the regional port authority to implement Smart Container Technology, enhancing logistics tracking through satellite connectivity [9]. - The project will leverage public grants and private sector investments to ensure a balanced funding model, promoting economic development and technological leadership [12]. Group 4: Future Plans and Collaborations - A comprehensive business and technology integration plan will be developed with an international consulting firm to guide the project's implementation [11]. - The Center will integrate leading universities to foster collaboration and talent development in quantum, AI, and cybersecurity sectors [10]. Group 5: Company Overview - SEALSQ is focused on developing Post-Quantum Technology solutions, integrating Semiconductors and PKI to address security challenges posed by quantum computing [15][16].