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Into the Future with SQuaD
SQuaD
Innovations for Quantum Communication in Germany
Quantum Communication is a key technology for ensuring the security of digital infrastructures in our society. By exploiting Quantum Effects, it promises tap-proof data transmission within communication and information networks. One of today’s most widely researched applications is that of quantum-based Key Distribution (QKD). In addition to Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC), this technology can significantly enhance both IT security and Germany’s technological sovereignty in a hyperconnected world.
Partners
Project Partners in SQuaD
The central goal of the umbrella project is to ensure a sustainable transfer of technology from the scientific community to industry and to lay the foundations for the establishment of a German Quantum Communication Industry. For this, SQuaD will bundle activities in the field of Quantum Communication throughout Germany and promote the dialog with other research hubs and start-up incubators in the field of classical communication technology and IT security.
The Project Partners in SQuaD are:
Project Coordination:
- Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB), Braunschweig
- Bundesamt für Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik (BSI), Bonn
Consortium Partners:
- KEEQuant GmbH, Fürth
- Quantum Business Network UG, München
- Universität des Saarlandes (UdS), Saarbrücken
- Fraunhofer-Institut für System- und Innovationsforschung (ISI), Karlsruhe
- Fraunhofer-Institut für Angewandte Optik und Feinmechanik (IOF), Jena
- Fraunhofer Heinrich-Hertz-Institut (HHI), Berlin
- Leibniz Universität, Hannover (LUH)
News
News from SQuaD
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QKD as a Security Tool at the G7 Summit
Quantum Technology landed at one of the Highest International Governmental Gatherings: 2024 is the year of the Italian Presidency of
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Qu-Pilot
Announcement for the Funding of Projects on the Subject “Experimental Production Capabilities for Quantum Technologies in Europe”: Qu-Pilot is a
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Qu-Test
Announcement for the Funding of Projects on the Subject “Open Testing and Experimentation of Quantum Technologies in Europe”: Qu-Test is
Projects
Innovation Hub
The Innovation Hub for Quantum Communication is intended to systematically link and thus further intensify Germany’s existing and comprehensive research performance in the field of Quantum Communication with the industrial development of components, systems and solutions for Quantum Communication. The Innovation Hub connects the active stakeholders, projects and current topics in Quantum Communication, rather than connecting individual, unrelated topics.
The Innovation Hub consists of the umbrella project SQuaD for services coordinating and supporting the extension of an independent Quantum Communication Ecosystem in Germany and the following six industry-led projects:
6G-QuaS
DE-QOR
DemoQuanDT
Q‑Fiber
Quant-ID
QUIET
Quantum Communication Ecosystem
Actors in the Field of Quantum Communication in Germany
SQuaD is a multifaceted network of joint projects in the field of Quantum Communication in Germany.
QR.X
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QuNET
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DIVQSec
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Events
Events with SQuaD
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IMEKO World Congress 2024
26 to 29 August 2024: XXIV IMEKO World Congress 2024 in Hamburg – The XXIV IMEKO World Congress 2024, organized
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QCrypt 2024
02 to 06 September 2024: QCrypt 2024 in Vigo – The 14th anniversary edition of the QCrypt will take place at
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QTech 2024
10 to 12 September 2024: Quantum Technology International Conference in Berlin – The Quantum Technology International Conference (QTech) will take
Research
Testbeds
Testbeds for Quantum Communication in Germany
SQuaD is the central point of contact for the expertise and infrastructure of Quantum Communication in Germany. The scope of SQuaD tasks includes the provision of testbeds and the creation of an overview of the numerous existing user platforms or testbeds in Germany that are available and usable for research and development in the field of Quantum Communication.
The testbeds include existing fiber optic networks (so-called dark fibers), free-beam links, base stations for satellite transmission, but also testbeds to characterize single-photon sources and detectors.
The testbed map shows where test labs for Quantum Communication Experiments are currently located in Germany and for which topics they are suitable.
If your existing or required testbed is not included on the map, please contact us at squad@ptb.de.
Jobs
Positions in the SQuaD Network
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Team Lead / Software Architect (m / w / d)
Team Lead / Software Architect (m / w / d) – bei KEEQuant in Fürth – leistungsorientierte Bezahlung, unbefristet, Vollzeit –
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Wissenschaftliche:r Mitarbeiter:in – Lasertechnik (m / w / d)
Wissenschaftliche:r Mitarbeiter:in (m / w / d) – Lasertechnik – beim Fraunhofer-Institut für Optik und Feinmechanik (IOF) in Jena –
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Technische:r Mitarbeiter:in – Glasfasertechnologie (m / w / d)
Technische:r Mitarbeiter:in (m / w / d) – Glasfasertechnologie – beim Fraunhofer-Institut für Optik und Feinmechanik (IOF) in Jena –
Community
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