QCI Networks Interconnection Czech Republic - Poland - Austria

ongoing

This project contributes to the EuroQCI initiative and activities by implementing dedicated QCI infrastructure between Austria, Czechia and Poland. The proposed infrastructure will, establish dedicated cross-border links, services and activities related to Quantum Communications. More specifically, this action will ensure the creation and upkeep of secure cross-border connections, used for quantum communication between participating entities, as well as developing use cases within the created infrastructure. The project will have a positive impact in strengthening Europe’s position in the growing quantum communications market, by offering real-life implementations for quantum communications, which will foster the growth of knowledge in the field. Unprecedented security offered by Quantum Key Distribution is vital in the age of emerging quantum technologies, which can break encryption in algorithms which were until recently deemed secure. The created QCI infrastructure will establish service connections between Quantum Computing and high performance computing services, as well as European Quantum Computing and Simulation (EuroQCS) sites. Project will also contribute to Europe’s technological sovereignty and digital resilience. It will improve reliability and backup capacity for critical networks, support new applications in high performance computing, quantum computing, and artificial intelligence, and foster innovation in secure digital services. The project’s balanced consortium ensures synergies across sectors, driving long-term benefits for citizens, research, and industry.