HellasQCI project, the National Quantum Communications Infrastructure, coordinated by GRNET, Wins 1st Prize at the “Best New Idea” Category during the Digital Governance Awards

Marking a significant achievement for Greece and secure quantum communications, the HellasQCI – National Quantum Communications Infrastructure, coordinated by GRNET, received the 1st Prize in the “Best New Idea” category at the Digital Governance Awards, during a ceremony held on 8th September 2026. The award aims to recognise digital transformation initiatives implemented by the Ministry…

SEEWQCI at the 90th Thessaloniki International Fair

The SEEWQCI project and Greece’s National Quantum Communication Infrastructure (HellasQCI), both coordinated by GRNET, will participate in the 90th Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF), taking place from 5 to 13 September 2026 at the Thessaloniki International Exhibition & Congress Center (TIF-HELEXPO), as part of GRNET’s participation in the Ministry of Digital Governance and Artificial Intelligence pavilion…

SEEWQCI and HellasQCI Featured at BEYOND 2026

SEEWQCI and HellasQCI were featured at BEYOND 2026, the International Digital Technology & Innovation Exhibition, held from 17 to 19 June 2026 at the Metropolitan Expo in Athens, as part of GRNET’s participation in the Ministry of Digital Governance and Artificial Intelligence pavilion. Throughout the three-day event, visitors had the opportunity to discover HellasQCI and…

SEEWQCI at ESA ScyLight Conference 2026 in Tenerife

SEEWQCI was presented at the ESA ScyLight Conference 2026, held from 2–4 June 2026 in Tenerife, Spain. The 9th Annual ScyLight Conference brought together European and Canadian industry leaders and subject matter experts to present the latest advancements in optical and quantum communication technologies under ESA’s Optical & Quantum Communications – ScyLight strategic programme and…

SEEWQCI at EU Space Days 2026 in Cyprus

SEEWQCI was represented at EU Space Days 2026, held from 26–27 May 2026 in Nicosia, Cyprus, during the session “Quantum for Satellite Communications”. Organised by the European Commission under the auspices of the Cypriot Presidency of the Council of the EU, the event brought together senior decision-makers from EU institutions, industry leaders, entrepreneurs and investors.…

SEEWQCI and HellasQCI at BEYOND 2026

SEEWQCI and HellasQCI will be presented BEYOND 2026, the International Digital Technology & Innovation Exhibition, taking place 17–19 June 2026 at the Metropolitan Expo in Athens, Greece. The event serves as a key platform for technological advancements, fostering collaboration and highlighting innovations across Artificial Intelligence (AI), High-Performance Computing, quantum technologies, and digital infrastructure. GRNET –…

GRNET at TNC26: The “Quantum Technologies for NRENs” BoF Session

GRNET, Greece’s National Research and Education Network (NREN), operating under the auspices of the Hellenic Ministry of Digital Governance and Artificial Intelligence, actively participated in TNC26, GÉANT’s flagship event and the world’s most prestigious research and education networking conference, held from 8-12 June 2026 in Helsinki, Finland. The conference brought together over 800 participants from…

Germany, Greece, Ireland and Luxembourg unite to establish quantum-secure network: New project TransEuroOGS will link optical ground stations across Europe.

As a new research and deployment project in the EuroQCI initiative, TransEuroOGS aims to establish a network of interoperable optical ground stations for satellite-based quantum-secure communication across four EU Member States: Germany, Greece, Ireland and Luxembourg. With a budget of approximately €18 million, co-funded by the European Union and national governments, the project has now…