Next-Generation Quantum Key Distribution for a Secure Digital Future

Descrizione del progetto

Una soluzione di sicurezza informatica per l’era dei computer quantistici

L’informatica quantistica ha compiuto notevoli progressi negli ultimi anni, rivelando incredibili possibilità; ciononostante, questi sviluppi comportano una minaccia per la cibersicurezza, in quanto i computer quantistici potrebbero infrangere la crittografia attuale e compromettere la sicurezza dei dati a lungo termine. Il progetto NEXUS, finanziato dal CEI, si prefigge di affrontare questo pericolo costruendo una nuova tecnologia progettata per offrire sicurezza, efficacia in termini di costi e scalabilità senza pari, superando le sfide attualmente esistenti. Inoltre, il progetto fornirà garanzie a lungo termine contro le future minacce alla cibersicurezza derivanti dalle tecnologie quantistiche e getterà le basi per la costruzione dell’Internet quantistica del futuro. In definitiva, la soluzione rafforzerà la sovranità tecnologica dell’UE, la competitività globale e la sicurezza digitale.

Obiettivo

In an era of unprecedented digital threats, Europe faces a critical cybersecurity crisis. The coming of quantum computers threatens to render current cryptography methods obsolete, potentially exposing sensitive government, financial, & personal data to malicious actors. This is compounded by the “harvest now, decrypt later” strategy, where adversaries stockpile encrypted data for future decryption, jeopardizing long-term data security.
Q*Bird addresses this crisis with our groundbreaking Measurement Device Independent Quantum Key Distribution (MDI-QKD) technology. Unlike traditional QKD systems, our solution offers unparalleled security, scalability, & cost-effectiveness. Our multi-point-to-multi-point architecture enables easy network expansion, dramatically reducing per-user costs while maintaining quantum-safe security. This innovation not only safeguards against current and future quantum threats but also lays the foundation for the emerging Quantum Internet.
A European deep-tech startup, Q*Bird is uniquely positioned to contribute to the EU's technological sovereignty in this critical domain. Our technology aligns perfectly with key EU initiatives such as the European Quantum Communication Infrastructure (EuroQCI) and the Cybersecurity Strategy for the Digital Decade. However, the high-risk nature of quantum technology development, coupled with long commercialization timelines, creates significant challenges in securing sufficient private investment.
EIC Accelerator support is crucial to bridge the gap between our current prototype and full commercialization. This support would not only accelerate our technology development but also catalyze additional private investment, enabling Europe to lead in the quantum communication revolution. With EIC backing, Q*Bird can transform the secure communications landscape, ensuring Europe's digital resilience in the quantum age.