PQ-REACT Open Call #2: Implement

PQ-REACT Open Call #2:

PQ-REACT Open Call #2:

IMPLEMENT

IMPLEMENT

Implement solutions
PQ-REACT’s second Open Call 2 – IMPLEMENT is calling quantum innovators to develop and implement solutions that address cryptographic encryptions based on classic algorithms that currently protect data and infrastructure.

The winning projects will help test and validate the implemented framework across different scenarios and use cases.

Why should you pre-register?

Your expression of interest in pre-registration will automatically ignite the creation of an applicant profile on the application portal once the Open call #1 opens. You will have a head start to begin filling in the rest of the information on the Application form.

BE PART OF THE PQ-REACT OPEN CALL #2

BE PART OF THE
PQ-REACT OPEN CALL #2

Opening date:

02/04/2025
Deadline for submissions:

27th of May 2025
at 17:00 Brussels time

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Why you should apply today

PQ-REACT Open Call #2 – Implement is inviting quantum innovators who can develop and provide innovative solutions to address the specific challenges of PQ-REACT in terms of PQC computational complexity and energy efficiency.
The winning proposals will potentially be implemented in the project’s pilot use cases.
Winners will gain access to cutting-edge research, collaborate with top experts, and contribute to a more secure digital future.

PQ-REACT Use Cases:

There are 4 Use Cases that you can choose based on your expertise:

Smart energy meters upgraded with PQC capabilities via testing and evaluating the efficiency of PQC algorithms in real smart energy meters (loT) considering H/W limitations, bandwidth, length of Digital Signature PQC algorithms keys and signatures, CPU and memory usage, etc.

Leveraging PQC and QKD hybridisation approaches related to 5G and their evolution to 6G architectures. PQ-REACT will investigate their application to significant use cases, especially related to protection mechanisms for the network infrastructure, addressing the security and performance requirements in highly-pervasive, critical networked environments.

Test and validation of innovative services/apps that use PQC algorithms, extending beyond existing liboqs-based applications such as cURL, Nginx, and HTTP, to include new PQC enablers for protocols across communication, authentication, and network security domains. These enablers can support, for example, QUIC and SIP for secure transport and real-time communications, DNSSEC for quantum-safe domain integrity, and authentication frameworks like OAuth2, OpenID Connect, and Kerberos to resist quantum attacks.

Practical validation and assessment of the resilience of new applications/solutions using PQC techniques, exploiting the capabilities of an HPC (High-Performance Computer) or QC (Quantum Computer) via a suite of tools (C++/Python/Qrisp). Additional tools like Quantum Approximate Optimization Algorithm (QAOA), Shor’s algorithm, algorithmic primitives (e.g., quantum Fourier transform (QFT), quantum phase estimation (QPE)) and solving QUBO problem instances with QAOA are available in Qrisp.

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Who can apply?

The second open call is available only to consortia. We expect a mini-consortium between two or a maximum of three partners, from which one represents an SME and one technical provider (Start-ups & SMEs, Universities and Research centers, NGOs, or Foundations).

Important note

Only entities legally established in any of the following countries (hereafter collectively identified as the “Eligible Countries”) are eligible for funding:

The Member States (MS) of the European Union (EU), including their outermost regions.

Horizon Europe-associated countries: according to the updated list published by the EC as of the call launch date.

How to apply:

Step1

Check the guidelines for applicants to determine if you comply with the eligibility criteria. If you fulfil them, then you are one step closer to submitting your application.

Step2

Examine all the open call documents and attend the online Info Day & Pitching session related to the Use Case you are interested in to be prepared.

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Develop your proposal.

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Submit your application.

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Once you have successfully submitted your proposal, the evaluation process follows.

The results of the Second Open Call will be communicated no sooner than 04/07/2025.

Open Call #2 Documents
InfoDays
Join our two dedicated InfoDays and Pitching sessions for an in-depth overview of Open Call #2. Take advantage of the opportunity to ask questions and gain a comprehensive explanation of the second call objectives, procedures, evaluation, and present your ideas and interests to connect with potential partners for the call!
1st InfoDay & Pitching
Smart Grid Meters and Context Agility Manager (Use case 1 & 3)
Thursday, 24/04/2025, at 11:00h CEST, Brussels time
2nd InfoDay & Pitching
5G and 6G architectures and Eclipse-Qrisp for PQC (Use case 2 & 4)
Tuesday 29/04/2025, at 11:00h CEST, Brussels time
Feel free to send us an email with any query or concern that is not addressed in FAQs.
Helpdesk: applications@pqreact.eu

This is the final Open Call of the PQ-REACT project. Don’t miss your chance to be part of our quantum world, APPLY today!

This is the final Open Call of the PQ-REACT project. Don’t miss your chance to be part of our quantum world, APPLY today!

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