Western Digital (WDC) has made a strategic investment of an undisclosed amount in Qolab, the quantum computing-focused startup said Thursday.

Using Western Digital's nanofabrication capabilities and Qolab's approach to quantum hardware design, the companies aim to advance next-generation nanofabrication processes that improve qubit performance, reliability, and scalability, Qolab said.

Western Digital shares were down 1.1% in recent Thursday premarket activity.