The project, which will be located in Parque Empresarial Murcia Norte, involves a planned investment of 40 million euros and the creation of 250 jobs associated with its full development.
Murcia, June 5, 2026– Quantix Edge Security has announced the location of its new technology center at the Parque Empresarial Murcia Norte, in the El Esparragal area, during an event held at the Audiovisual Hub of the Cuartel de Artillería in Murcia.
The presentation officially unveiled the site selected for the development of Quantix Edge Security within the Parque Empresarial Murcia Norte, a strategic project focused on semiconductors, cybersecurity, cryptography, critical infrastructure protection, and advanced digital security technologies.
Speakers at the event included José Trigueros, President of Quantix Edge Security; Rebeca Pérez, Mayor of Murcia; and María González Veracruz, Secretary of State for Digitalization and Artificial Intelligence. The event was also attended by public authorities, including mayors from the municipalities involved in the site selection process, project investors, and institutional representatives from regional universities, research centers, technology centers, professional associations, and other civil society organizations.
During his speech, José Trigueros expressed his gratitude to all municipalities that participated in the selection process, highlighting their commitment, the work carried out, and the high quality of the proposals submitted, which, he noted, “extended the timeline until the final decision was reached.”
Trigueros also emphasized that Quantix was conceived from the outset as a regional project, not limited to a single municipality but designed as a driving force for the entire Region of Murcia. In this regard, he highlighted the institutional, academic, business, and social support received throughout the process.
Mayor Rebeca Pérez stated that the selection of Murcia as the location for the High-Performance Cybersecurity Chip Design and Customization Center represents “recognition of the city’s ability to lead strategic technology projects. Its strong university and scientific ecosystem, availability of specialized talent, excellent infrastructure and connectivity, together with an innovative proposal integrating research, design, and production facilities, have been decisive factors in establishing a strong and competitive bid. This project reinforces Murcia’s commitment to innovation, the technology industry, and the creation of highly qualified employment, helping position the city as a technological benchmark in Southern Europe.”
For her part, Secretary of State María González Veracruz celebrated the announcement, stating that “this center is destined to become a flagship project for the Region in this new technological era. It will provide a major boost to an industrial expansion area such as Cabezo de Torres–El Esparragal, and that impact will not be limited to Murcia, as the center is intended to generate an ecosystem across the entire Region. In addition to the €20 million invested by the Government of Spain in Quantix, there is now a clear commitment to quantum chip research in the Region through the award of €347,469 to the University of Murcia for semiconductor research and the development of quantum chips, which are expected to become the semiconductors of the future.”
Site Characteristics
The selection of the Parque Empresarial Murcia Norte was ultimately based on a combination of technical, industrial, and strategic factors particularly favorable for a high-technology project. The chosen location offers ready-to-develop industrial land, energy capacity, advanced connectivity, and proximity to critical infrastructure required for microelectronics, cybersecurity, and digital sovereignty technologies.
Key factors influencing the decision include the presence of a high-capacity dual-circuit 220 kV power grid, essential for energy-intensive activities such as semiconductor design and development; proximity to Tier III and Tier IV data centers; availability of advanced digital infrastructure; and direct access to the A-7 motorway, connecting the site with Madrid, Valencia, Andalusia, and Cartagena.
Parque Empresarial Murcia Norte also offers more than 270,000 m² of total surface area and room for future expansion phases, avoiding the limitations commonly found in other industrial sites. This combination reduces technical risks, facilitates deployment, and supports Quantix Edge Security’s medium- and long-term growth.
The location also benefits from its integration within the regional technology ecosystem. Nearby institutions include the University of Murcia, the Polytechnic University of Cartagena, and the Catholic University of San Antonio, as well as research centers, technology centers, multinational companies, and innovation support organizations. This environment facilitates access to qualified talent, public-private collaboration, and the generation of industrial synergies.
In addition, Murcia’s proposal included a secondary site that contributed to the final selection, as it offers land for the company’s future expansion within the University of Murcia environment itself, helping attract and retain the talent required for the project.
With this announcement, Quantix Edge Security enters a new phase in the development of a project set to place Murcia on the national and international map of microelectronics, cybersecurity, and critical technologies.
The Project
Quantix represents an estimated investment of €40 million, of which €19.6 million corresponds to the participation of the Government of Spain through the Spanish Society for Technological Transformation (SETT), which holds a 49% stake in the company. The remaining investment is provided by the Murcia-based companies TProtege and OdinS, Switzerland’s WiseKey, and France’s SealSQ.
The initiative will establish advanced infrastructure in the Region of Murcia focused on the development of semiconductor solutions for strategic sectors including defense, critical infrastructure, automotive, and IoT, among others.
In terms of employment, the project is expected to generate highly qualified jobs progressively, linked to specialized technical profiles, with increasing impact as implementation advances.
The initiative is also aligned with efforts to strengthen European technological autonomy and Spain’s national strategy to boost the semiconductor industry.
The project originated through knowledge transfer from academia to industry. This was highlighted by Samuel Baixauli, Rector of the University of Murcia (UMU), who stated that “the University of Murcia is proud of its collaboration with the Quantix Edge Security project, both because one of the entities forming the project is a UMU spin-off alongside other regional companies, and because of the technology transfer and expertise contributed by the researchers involved in its preparation and launch.”
He further emphasized UMU’s strong commitment to contributing to the future training, qualification, and attraction of the specialized professionals required throughout the development of the Quantix project, while also strengthening joint research activities in strategic areas that support Spain’s position at both the European and international levels.
In this regard, he highlighted the capabilities of UMU research groups in security infrastructures, intelligent embedded systems, 5G/6G networks, post-quantum technologies, and microelectronic design. These capabilities will support innovation around the secure microprocessor center project, while Quantix, through the attraction of technological talent, will strengthen both the regional research ecosystem and its national and international connections.