BTQ Technologies Enhances Quantum Security with Cimtech Acquisition
VANCOUVER, BC, January 15, 2025 – BTQ Technologies Corp. (CBOE CA: BTQ, FSE: NG3, OTCQX: BTQQF), a global leader in quantum technology focused on securing critical networks, has announced the acquisition of advanced intellectual property (IP) from Cimtech Technology Co., LTD, a specialist in memory technology and computing-in-memory (CIM) solutions.
This strategic acquisition positions BTQ at the forefront of computing innovation, strengthening its capabilities in post-quantum cryptography and quantum-secure communication technologies. The integration of this IP is a strategic move to enhance BTQ’s capabilities in addressing the growing challenges of post-quantum cryptography and quantum-ready systems. Cimtech’s innovative CIM technology, developed in collaboration with National Tsing Hua University and supported by its R&D office in Hsinchu, Taiwan, complements BTQ’s mission to deliver next-generation secure and energy-efficient computing solutions. Cimtech’s cutting-edge CIM technology, developed using TSMC’s 28nm HPC process, includes critical assets like Verilog models and timing libraries, enabling high-speed, low-power computation ideal for next-generation cryptographic accelerators.
Computing-in-Memory (CIM): A Next-Generation Architecture
Computing-in-Memory (CIM) represents a paradigm shift in computing architecture, designed to overcome the limitations of traditional systems. By merging computation and memory storage within a unified framework, CIM drastically reduces the need for data movement, resulting in enhanced speed and energy efficiency. This approach proves particularly advantageous in applications such as machine learning, cryptography, and quantum computing, where both processing power and efficiency are continually in high demand.
The Significance of Cimtech’s IP
Cimtech’s state-of-the-art 32×64 CIM node, developed with TSMC’s 28nm High-Performance Computing (HPC) process, is a key component of the acquisition. The IP package includes critical design assets such as Verilog behavior models, timing libraries, along with layout (GDS), and other important components essential for implementing CIM technology. This IP enables high-speed, low-power computation, which is crucial in the creation of cutting-edge cryptographic accelerators and secure communication hardware.
Cimtech Technology Co. is a leader in memory technology, specializing in computing-in-memory silicon intellectual property (IP). The company works closely with National Tsing Hua University (Taiwan), using cutting-edge research and academic expertise to develop groundbreaking innovations. Its research and development office is located within the Center of Innovative Incubator at Tsing Hua University in Hsinchu, Taiwan, placing Cimtech at the hub of technological advancements in the CIM domain. Leading Cimtech’s innovation is Design Team Leader, Jalen Hsu. Hsu is an expert in analog IC design, semiconductor processes, and system-on-chip (SoC) project management. Over his career, he has held leadership roles at industry giants like TSMC and Rambus, where he spearheaded pioneering projects in memory circuits, silicon-based device physics, and computing architectures. His work has received international recognition through publications and patents, including advancements in ESD protection and CMOS image sensors. Under his guidance, Cimtech has developed state-of-the-art CIM IP that is poised to transform the landscape of secure computing.
Enhancing Number Theoretic Transform (NTT) Capabilities
A key area where this takeover will be deeply impactful is in the implementation of the Number Theoretic Transform (NTT). NTT is a fundamental operation required to accelerate complex mathematical computations used in zero-knowledge proofs (ZK), homomorphic encryption (HE), and post-quantum cryptography (PQC). By leveraging Cimtech’s CIM IP, BTQ hopes to develop specialized NTT accelerators that will significantly improve computational efficiency and security.
“The demand for NTT computation in future computing devices, driven by applications like ZK, HE, and PQC, is growing rapidly,” said Jalen Hsu, Design Team Leader at Cimtech Technology Co. “By combining BTQ’s advanced algorithms with Cimtech’s circuit design expertise and state-of-the-art CIM IP, we aim to accelerate the adoption of NTT accelerators and drive technological advancements across industries.”
Strategic Advantages of the Acquisition
- Enhanced Efficiency: CIM technology reduces energy consumption while increasing computational speed, which is essential for post-quantum cryptographic applications.
- Future-Ready Solutions: This IP integration strengthens BTQ’s capacity to supply hardware solutions optimized for quantum-resistant security.
- Advanced Toolkits: Exclusive design kits and behavioral models will accelerate BTQ’s development pipeline for quantum-secure systems.
- Innovation Leadership: Cimtech’s CIM IP reinforces BTQ’s position in advancing secure computing technologies.
“Acquiring Cimtech’s innovative CIM technology aligns perfectly with our commitment to building the future of quantum-secure systems,” said Nicolas Roussy Newton, COO of BTQ Technologies. “This acquisition empowers BTQ to address the emerging challenges of post-quantum cryptography with unparalleled efficiency and security.”
About Cimtech Technology Co.
Cimtech Technology Co., LTD, based in Taiwan, is a leading innovator in memory technology, specializing in computing-in-memory (CIM) silicon property (IP) solutions. Cimtech works with academic institutions, including National Tsing Hua University, to leverage cutting-edge research and advance CIM technology. The company’s R&D operations, located at the Center of Innovative Incubator at Tsing Hua University in Hsinchu, place it in the forefront of technological development. Cimtech is committed to delivering high-performance, energy-efficient IP to meet the needs of next-generation cryptographic and computing applications.
About BTQ
BTQ Technologies Corp. (CBOE CA: BTQ, FSE: NG3, OTCQX: BTQQF) was founded by a team of post-quantum security experts seeking to address the urgent security threat posed by the coming of large-scale quantum computers. With the support of leading research institutes and universities, BTQ’s technology portfolio is focused on accelerating quantum advantage.
