Transition towards Quantum-Resistant Cryptography
The 'Transition towards Quantum-Resistant Cryptography' funding program, part of Horizon Europe, aims to safeguard the digital transformation against emerging threats posed by large-scale quantum computers. It focuses on developing and deploying cryptographic systems resilient to both quantum and classical attacks. This initiative is crucial for strengthening the EU's cybersecurity capacities, ensuring technological sovereignty, and protecting critical digital infrastructures and data.
Who is Funded
This program targets various legal entities across EU Member States and associated countries, with a strong emphasis on strengthening Europe's digital security against future quantum threats. It aims to enhance cybersecurity capabilities and protect critical digital infrastructures.
What is Funded
This program supports projects focused on developing and implementing advanced cryptographic solutions to counter the risks posed by future quantum computers. It targets innovation actions that deliver practical, deployable systems and methodologies, bringing them to a high Technology Readiness Level (TRL).
Type and Scope of Funding
The 'Transition towards Quantum-Resistant Cryptography' program provides financial support primarily through grants, specifically as 'HORIZON Innovation Actions'. It allocates a substantial budget to facilitate the development and deployment of crucial cybersecurity solutions, ensuring the EU's readiness against quantum threats.
Conditions and Requirements
Applicants to the 'Transition towards Quantum-Resistant Cryptography' program must adhere to specific eligibility, financial, and operational criteria. Collaboration is encouraged, and certain provisions regarding classified information and data protection are applicable.
Application Procedure
The application process for this program followed a single-stage submission, with a clear evaluation framework based on predefined criteria. Applicants were informed of evaluation results and successful projects are in the process of signing grant agreements.
Legal Basis
This funding program operates under the comprehensive legal framework of Horizon Europe, ensuring its legitimacy and alignment with broader EU policies and regulations concerning research, innovation, and digital security.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
300,000 €
Allocated Budget:
11,000,000 €
Deadline:
16.11.2022
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
European Union, Associated Countries
Sectors:
Information and Communication Technology, Research and Development, Financial Technology
Application Type:
Optional Consortium
Funding Stages:
Experimental Development, Prototyping, Pilot Testing, Implementation
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
Additional Partners:
THALES DIS FRANCE SA (France - HW/SW security characterization), SYNYO GmbH (Austria - internal/external security & risk assessment), AEONX AI (France - AI applications, cryptography), I4P- INFORMATIKAI KORLATOLT FELELOSSEGU TARSASAG (Hungary - cryptographic products, HSM), SCYTL ELECTION TECHNOLOGIES SL (Spain - electronic voting, cybersecurity, cryptography), ASOCIATIA DE STANDARDIZARE DIN ROMANIA (Romania - standardization activities), LVIV POLYTECHNIC NATIONAL UNIVERSITY (Ukraine - FPGA-based digital quantum coprocessors)
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