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TUMCREATE to Develop Open-Source RISC-V Processor with Integrated Post-Quantum Security

TUMCREATE, the research arm of Technical University of Munich, will lead the QUASAR‑CREATE program to build an open‑source 64‑bit RISC‑V processor with built‑in post‑quantum cryptographic (PQC) accelerators. The processor will be fabricated on GlobalFoundries’ 180‑nm node in Singapore and feature a trusted execution environment to guard against side‑channel and physical attacks. The initiative, backed by Singapore’s NRF and a consortium of NTU, NUS and Fraunhofer@NTU, aims to provide a transparent hardware foundation for future‑ready digital infrastructure. Validation will include FIDO2 authentication tokens and potential quantum key distribution compatibility.