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Q-FENCE · Securing Tomorrow’s Digital Infrastructure with Quantum-Resistant Cryptography

HORIZONStatus: SIGNED1 November 202531 October 2028EU funding €5,312,199Call HORIZON-CL3-2024-CS-01

Q-FENCE is a transformative initiative aimed at securing tomorrow’s digital infrastructure with quantum-resistant cryptography. In response to the rising threats posed by quantum computing, Q-FENCE develops a robust hybrid framework integrating classical, quantum, and post-quantum cryptographic techniques. Utilizing innovative approaches such as Ring-LWE, Module-LWE, Quantum Random Number Generators, and hardware-accelerated primitives, the project establishes a dual-layer security model that fortifies data protection across diverse infrastructures. Leveraging hardware-accelerated primitives and energy-efficient protocols, Q-FENCE ensures quantum resilience while addressing critical challenges such as seamless integration with legacy systems, regulatory compliance, and scalable deployment.By addressing key challenges like legacy system integration, interoperability, and regulatory compliance, it ensures a phased and seamless adoption across sectors including finance, healthcare, IoT, satellite and digital networks. Through sector-specific demonstrators, best-practice guidelines, and collaboration with EU policymakers, Q-FENCE bridges the gap between theoretical advancements and real-world applications, fostering digital sovereignty and resilience. Positioned as a critical player in the quantum-ready future, Q-FENCE not only safeguards sensitive data but also empowers stakeholders with practical, scalable, and innovative post-quantum solutions.

Consortium · 15 organisations

coordinator

SOUTH EAST TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

IE · €521,250

participant

LOGIICDEV GMBH

AT · €408,750

participant

UNIVERSITATEA DIN BUCURESTI

RO · €325,000

participant

TELESPAZIO SPA

IT · €278,911

participant

FRAUNHOFER GESELLSCHAFT ZUR FORDERUNG DER ANGEWANDTEN FORSCHUNG EV

DE · €449,975

participant

AGENCIA ESTATAL CONSEJO SUPERIOR DE INVESTIGACIONES CIENTIFICAS

ES · €517,500

participant

UNIVERSITE DU LUXEMBOURG

LU · €505,500

associatedPartner

MANDAT INTERNATIONAL ALIAS FONDATION POUR LA COOPERATION INTERNATIONALE

CH

participant

INSTYTUT INFORMATYKI TEORETYCZNEJ ISTOSOWANEJ POLSKIEJ AKADEMII NAUK

PL · €454,063

participant

RED HAT LIMITED

IE · €431,250

participant

TOSHIBA EUROPE LIMITED

UK · €487,500

participant

POLITECNICO DI TORINO

IT · €512,500

associatedPartner

IOT LAB ASSOCIATION

CH

participant

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CORK - NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF IRELAND, CORK

IE · €420,000

associatedPartner

MARTEL GMBH

CH

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