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Horizon Europe Cluster 3 — Civil Security & Disaster Resilience

New primitives and protocols for future hybrid classical-quantum networks

Funds foundational quantum-cryptography research for secure future hybrid networks.

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Research may develop quantum primitives with classical equivalents, genuinely new quantum primitives, modular combinations of quantum and classical cryptography, and protocols using entanglement or quantum correlations. Proposals should rigorously compare results with classical-only counterparts, establish formal assumptions and security proofs, analyse composable security and performance, and pro

This Research and Innovation Action develops new cryptographic primitives and protocols beyond Quantum Key Distribution for future hybrid classical-quantum and quantum networks. Projects should combine quantum information science with real-world applied cryptography, including post-quantum cryptography, to establish secure, practical and scalable trust-based network foundations.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Biennial
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.15 Sept 2027
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.22 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.€4M

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