Qualinx Secures €20 Million to Scale Energy-Efficient Satellite Tracking Technology

Delft, Thursday 15 January 2026
Delft-based semiconductor scale-up Qualinx has successfully secured €20 million to accelerate the global commercialisation of its proprietary Digital Radio Frequency (DRF) technology. Anchored by a €10 million investment from the Invest-NL Deep Tech Fund, this funding round underscores a strategic push to bolster the European semiconductor ecosystem. Qualinx is revolutionising Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) by developing chips that are software-configurable and consume a fraction of the energy required by traditional solutions.

This technological leap allows for smaller, more efficient devices with extended battery life, vital for logistics, agriculture, and smart infrastructure. Beyond product development, this capital injection serves a geopolitical purpose: strengthening technological autonomy within the Netherlands and Europe. By retaining strategic knowledge and expanding its R&D workforce in Delft, Qualinx is poised to transition from deep-tech innovation to large-scale industrial application, ensuring Europe remains competitive in the critical microelectronics sector.