QuickLogic and PQSecure Enable Field-Upgradeable Post-Quantum Cryptography for SoCs — QuickLogic Corporation

Event summary

QuickLogic and PQSecure demonstrated that PQSecure's CRYSTAL-1000C post-quantum cryptographic IP core can be implemented as a reprogrammable function within SoCs using QuickLogic's eFPGA Hard IP fabric.
The collaboration targeted NIST-finalized standards FIPS 203 (ML-KEM) and FIPS 204 (ML-DSA) on QuickLogic eFPGA Hard IP built for the Intel 18A process node.
The global post-quantum cryptography market is projected to grow from $420M in 2025 to over $2.8B in 2030, according to Markets and Markets Research.

The big picture

The collaboration between QuickLogic and PQSecure addresses the urgent need for crypto-agile security solutions as NIST's transition timeline mandates completion by 2035. The ability to update cryptographic engines in the field without costly silicon re-spins is a strategic advantage in an evolving threat landscape. This partnership positions both companies at the forefront of the post-quantum cryptography market, which is expected to grow significantly over the next decade.

What we're watching

Adoption Pace: How quickly SoC designers will integrate reprogrammable post-quantum cryptography solutions into their designs.
Market Growth: Whether the projected growth of the post-quantum cryptography market will be realized given the urgency of the transition.
Competitive Dynamics: The pace at which competitors will develop similar reprogrammable solutions for post-quantum cryptography.