New primitives and protocols for functionalities of future hybrid classical-hybrid and quantum networks

In short

This is a Research and Innovation Action under Horizon Europe. The budget is €4 million for about 1 grant of €4 million each. It is paid as a lump sum, so you report results instead of costs. Submission opens on 2 March 2027. Deadline: 15 September 2027.

What the call wants to achieve

• New primitives beyond Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) for future hybrid classical-quantum and quantum networks either as quantum equivalents of classical primitives or as new primitives for new practical applications, also in the relativistic setting when relevant, or as new primitives and protocols with modular, (…)
• Analysis of the applicability and strength of the results compared to their best classical-only counterpart, critical analysis of the formal assumptions and of performance, security proofs
• Investigation of fundamental aspects of quantum information processing tasks, their eventual limits; and/or the connection between quantum computing and cryptography for insights for stronger cryptographic foundations
• Roadmap for quantum cryptography and networks functionalities.

Source: EU Funding & Tenders Portal, © European Union, CC BY 4.0, summarised. The official call text and its annexes decide eligibility, budget and deadlines.

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