Project description DEENESFRITPL Towards a European network of satellites for quantum key distribution Quantum key distribution (QKD), or quantum cryptography, uses quantum physics to generate and exchange secret ‘keys’ known only to the two parties sharing them. It will enable the future interoperability of quantum communication networks and help prepare for threats that quantum computers will expose. QKD requires a satellite network to allow the sharing of the random keys. The EU-funded QUDICE project will develop the components and subsystems for space-based QKD to enable a European network of satellites providing QKD services. The project plans to validate and demonstrate the technologies in a relevant environment, delivering a roadmap toward achieving an actual system in an operational environment. Show the project objective Hide the project objective Objective The protection of sensitive information is of crucial importance in our society: the security of money transfer, commercial transactions, medical data, remote control of critical infrastructures (power grid, telecom etc.) are key assets for EU citizens. Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) is a promising solution to protect digital communications, guaranteeing unconditional security based on the laws of quantum mechanics rather than on the computation capability of an adversary. QKD requires a satellite network to allow the sharing of random keys between two legitimate users at the European scale. The main target of QUDICE is the development of the components and subsystems for quantum communication and optical systems for space-based QKD enabling the realization of a European network of satellites with quantum key distribution as the main service. Specific objectives of the project include:- the development of a TRL6 space-qualifiable source for discrete variable (DV) QKD - the development of a TRL5-6 space-qualifiable Quantum Random Number Generator (QRNG)- the development of a TRL6 space-qualifiable satellite Pointing and Tracking (PAT) system- the development of a TRL5-6 space-qualifiable Entangled Photon Source (EPS)- the development of a TRL5-6 space-qualifiable Continuous Variable (CV) QKD source- the development of a TRL6 space-qualifiable onboard 5G system for QKD post-processing support and QKD-secured connectivity service- the development of simulations and testbeds to assess quantum satellite communications components- the definition of the roadmap towards TRL9 for the developed systems Fields of science engineering and technologyelectrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineeringinformation engineeringtelecommunicationstelecommunications networksmobile network5Gnatural sciencesphysical sciencesquantum physicsengineering and technologymechanical engineeringvehicle engineeringaerospace engineeringsatellite technologynatural sciencescomputer and information sciencescomputer securitycryptographynatural sciencesphysical sciencestheoretical physicsparticle physicsphotons Programme(s) HORIZON.2.4 - Digital, Industry and Space Main Programme HORIZON.2.4.10 - Space, including Earth Observation Topic(s) HORIZON-CL4-2021-SPACE-01-11 - End-to-end satellite communication systems and associated services Call for proposal HORIZON-CL4-2021-SPACE-01 See other projects for this call Funding Scheme RIA - Research and Innovation action Coordinator UNIVERSITA DEGLI STUDI DI PADOVA Net EU contribution € 815 013,75 Address Via 8 febbraio 2 35122 Padova Italy See on map Region Nord-Est Veneto Padova Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Other funding € 0,00 Participants (10) Sort alphabetically Sort by Net EU contribution Expand all Collapse all THINKQUANTUM SRL Italy Net EU contribution € 600 625,00 Address Via della tecnica 85 36030 Vicenza See on map SME The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed. Yes Region Nord-Est Veneto Vicenza Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Other funding € 0,00 FUNDACIO INSTITUT DE CIENCIES FOTONIQUES Spain Net EU contribution € 613 915,00 Address Avinguda carl friedrich gauss 3 08860 Castelldefels See on map Region Este Cataluña Barcelona Activity type Research Organisations Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Other funding € 0,00 FRAUNHOFER GESELLSCHAFT ZUR FORDERUNG DER ANGEWANDTEN FORSCHUNG EV Germany Net EU contribution € 449 038,75 Address Hansastrasse 27c 80686 Munchen See on map Region Bayern Oberbayern München, Kreisfreie Stadt Activity type Research Organisations Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Other funding € 0,00 SORBONNE UNIVERSITE France Net EU contribution € 320 833,75 Address 21 rue de l'ecole de medecine 75006 Paris See on map Region Ile-de-France Ile-de-France Paris Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Other funding € 0,00 Third-party Legal entity other than a subcontractor which is affiliated or legally linked to a participant. The entity carries out work under the conditions laid down in the Grant Agreement, supplies goods or provides services for the action, but did not sign the Grant Agreement. A third party abides by the rules applicable to its related participant under the Grant Agreement with regard to eligibility of costs and control of expenditure. CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE CNRS France Net EU contribution € 29 435,00 Address Rue michel ange 3 75794 Paris See on map Region Ile-de-France Ile-de-France Paris Activity type Research Organisations Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Other funding € 0,00 STELLAR PROJECT SRL Italy Net EU contribution € 588 750,00 Address Viale dell industria 60 35129 Padova See on map SME The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed. Yes Region Nord-Est Veneto Padova Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Other funding € 0,00 SATELIO IOT SERVICES, SL Spain Net EU contribution € 268 750,00 Address Calle berlin 61 escalera a entresuelo 08029 Barcelona See on map SME The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed. Yes Region Este Cataluña Barcelona Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Other funding € 0,00 ARGOTEC SRL Italy Net EU contribution € 259 362,50 Address Via cervino 52 10155 Torino See on map SME The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed. Yes Region Nord-Ovest Piemonte Torino Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Other funding € 0,00 UNIVERSITA TA MALTA Malta Net EU contribution € 191 621,25 Address Tal oroqq 2080 Msida See on map Region Malta Malta Malta Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Other funding € 0,00 THALES ALENIA SPACE ITALIA SPA Italy Net EU contribution € 191 500,00 Address Via saccomuro 24 00131 Roma See on map Region Centro (IT) Lazio Roma Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Other funding € 0,00
