Imagine a new kind of internet where information isn't sent as simple pulses of light, but as linked particles that can't be intercepted. This project is building the first real-world version of this, using special 'repeaters' to keep the signal strong over long distances. It's like building a new highway system for data that is physically impossible to hack.
Current digital communications are vulnerable to future quantum computing attacks. There is no existing large-scale infrastructure capable of distributing quantum entanglement over long distances using standard fiber.
A full-stack prototype quantum network including quantum repeaters, processing nodes, and low-cost photonic client devices.
If you are a provider dealing with the threat of quantum-computer hacking — this project developed a full-stack prototype network that enables secure quantum computing in the cloud. This ensures data remains private even against future advanced computing threats.
If you are an operator dealing with the need to upgrade existing infrastructure — this project developed quantum repeaters that operate on standard optical fibers. This allows the distribution of entanglement over a long-distance backbone of more than 500 km.
If you are a center dealing with the high cost of deploying quantum hardware for every user — this project developed processing nodes and low-cost photonic client devices. This allows hundreds of end nodes to connect via hubs for secure cloud-based quantum computing.
Based on available project data, specific pricing for the end-user is not provided, although the project mentions the development of 'low-cost photonic client devices'.
Yes, the prototype is designed to be scaled by European industry and uses hubs that allow the scalable connection of hundreds of end nodes.
Based on available project data, the specific licensing terms are not listed, but the project aims to drive an innovative European quantum internet ecosystem including all actors along the value chain.
The project period runs from 2022-10-01 to 2026-03-31, indicating the prototype phase concludes in early 2026.
The prototype network is designed to operate on standard optical fibers, ensuring compatibility with current physical cabling infrastructure.
The consortium is heavily weighted toward industrial application with 12 industry partners (41% ratio), including 7 SMEs. This strong industrial presence, combined with 9 universities and 8 research centers across 9 countries, suggests a clear path from laboratory research to commercial scaling.
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