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
SQuaD Workshop @ MuQuaNet
SQuaD and MuQuaNet organize joint Workshop on Quantum Communication: More than 80 participants from research, industry and start-ups came together
Strategic Research and Industry Agenda (SRIA) 2030
New Roadmap to position Europe as the ‘Quantum Valley’ of the World: On 14 February 2024 Quantum experts, policymakers and
Standardisation Activities of CEN, CENELEC and ETSI
Announcement for the Funding of Standardisation Activities performed by CEN, CENELEC and ETSI: CEN, CENELEC and ETSI, the three European
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
QuNET
DIVQSec
Events
Events with SQuaD
Quantum Meets ’24
11 to 13 June 2024: Quantum Meets ’24 in Amsterdam – The this year’s Quantum Meets, a dynamic three-day series of
Optica Quantum 2.0
23 to 27 June 2024: Optica Quantum 2.0 Conference and Exhibition in Rotterdam – Stimulating and facilitating the development of
QCNC 2024
01 to 03 July 2024: International Conference on Quantum Communications, Networking, and Computing (QCNC 2024) in Kanazawa – The International
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
Wissenschaftler:in Photonik für Einzelphotonendetektor (m / w / d)
Wissenschaftler:in (m / w / d) Photonik für Einzelphotonendetektor – beim Fraunhofer Heinrich-Hertz-Institut (HHI) in Berlin – Anstellung, Vergütung und
Techniker:in / Mikrotechnolog:in Halbleiter (m / w / d)
Techniker:in / Mikrotechnolog:in (m / w / d) Halbleiter – beim Fraunhofer Heinrich-Hertz-Institut (HHI) in Berlin – Anstellung, Vergütung und
Wissenschaftler:in photonische Foundry Plattform (m / w / d)
Wissenschaftler:in (m / w / d) photonische Foundry Plattform – beim Fraunhofer Heinrich-Hertz-Institut (HHI) in Berlin – befristet auf zwei
Community
Join the SQuaD Community!
If you are part of the Quantum Communication Community and would like to become an associated partner of SQuaD, you can sign up here. Joining the community brings you benefits such as participation, networking and access to our resources and services.
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