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Quantum Internet Alliance - Phase2

Objective

The long-term mission of the European QIA FPA is to Build a global Quantum Internet made in Europe. With this SGA2, QIA takes this ambition forward by:

(1) Developing a full-stack prototype network validating all key sub-systems. The moonshot objective of QIA’s prototype network is to build two metropolitan scale networks containing quantum processors, connected by a long-distance fiber backbone using quantum repeaters, in the lab. This network will be fully programmable to allow the realization of any application supported by the hardware using platform-independent software.

QIA’s prototype network serves as a unifying well-defined system-level integration target that aligns architectural, interface, and performance requirements across the hardware and software stack through its Systems Engineering (SE) Track—enabling coordinated development across a diverse, multidisciplinary technical consortium. In parallel, the Design Alternatives (DA) Track includes alternative hardware platforms and other technical solution ideas that address efficiency, scalability, and interoperability, and that have a clear potential to benefit QIA and beyond.

(2) Preparing real-world deployments including proof-of-concept use case demonstrations as part of the Quantum Internet Initiative in the Quantum Europe Strategy. In this SGA, this includes the advancement of key components to higher TRL, and a market study of open access modalities, in preparation of pilot and open access facilities.

QIA will also develop real-world use cases for the quantum internet, collaborating with end users to find solutions based on quantum internet functionalities, tailored to QIA platforms.

(3) Driving an innovative European Quantum Internet ecosystem capable of scaling all sub-systems to world-leading European technology, including the open QIA Technology Forum.

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HORIZON-RIA - HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

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Call for proposal

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(opens in new window) HORIZON-CL4-2025-03-SGA

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Coordinator

TECHNISCHE UNIVERSITEIT DELFT
Net EU contribution

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€ 11 191 497,50
Total cost

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€ 11 191 497,50

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