What is the European quantum strategy?
The Quantum Technologies Flagship is a long-term research and innovation initiative that aims to put Europe at the forefront of the second quantum revolution. The Quantum Technologies Flagship aims to support the work of hundreds of quantum researchers over 10 years, with an expected budget of €1 billion from the EU.
What is the quantum communication infrastructure (QCI)?
The aim of the QCI is to build a quantum secure communication shield across the EU that would protect our economy and society from cyber threats. The QCI’s main function will be to allow quantum key distribution (QKD), an ultra-secure form of encryption.
What is EuroQCI?
EuroQCI (European Quantum Communication Infrastructure) Initiative aims to build a secure quantum communication infrastructure that will span the whole EU, including its overseas territories.
What is SEEWQCI?
SEEWQCI is a cross-border EuroQCI project connecting four countries: Greece (Coordinator), Bulgaria, Cyprus and the Netherlands. The project aims to interconnect the national quantum communication infrastructures of the participating countries through terrestrial QKD links and satellite-enabled connections via Optical Ground Stations (OGSs). SEEWQCI effectively extends HellasQCI beyond national borders, creating a secure quantum corridor between South-East and Western Europe.
Who is coordinating SEEWQCI?
GRNET’s role in the project involves participating in the implementation of the following objectives:
- Project management, coordination, and governance
- Cross-border terrestrial connection between Greece and Bulgaria
- Cross-border space connections between Greece, Cyprus, and the Netherlands
- Quantum network control and management
- Demonstrations of terrestrial and space connectivity
- Communication, dissemination, and exploitation