SEEWQCI (South-East European to Western European Quantum Communication Infrastructure) is a strategic project that aims to create a cross-border quantum communications network between Greece, Bulgaria, Cyprus, and the Netherlands.
The main objectives of SEEWQCI are:
- To develop a resilient quantum network that will ensure the secure transmission of sensitive data between government agencies, research institutions, and critical infrastructure.
- Expanding and interconnecting the existing HellasQCI national infrastructure with the corresponding networks of the project partners, creating a miniature model of EuroQCI.
- Integration of satellite quantum communications, using Optical Ground Stations (OGS) and the EAGLE-1 satellite, enhancing pan-European quantum connectivity.
- Strengthening cooperation between participating countries, ensuring full interoperability with European initiatives.
The project includes both terrestrial (optical fiber) and satellite connections (QKD - Quantum Key Distribution) for secure data transmission.
The project offers multiple benefits, placing Greece and the wider region of Southeast Europe at the forefront of quantum communications, strengthening cybersecurity and Europe's strategic autonomy in the field of digital infrastructure. In this way, it enhances communications security and interoperability within the EuroQCI (European Quantum Communication Infrastructure).
GRNET's role in the project involves participating in the implementation of the following objectives:
- Project management, coordination, and governance
- Cross-border terrestrial connection between Greece and Bulgaria
- Cross-border space connections between Greece, Cyprus, and the Netherlands
- Quantum network control and management
- Demonstrations of terrestrial and space connectivity
- Communication, dissemination, and exploitation
Participating Partners in the project:
- National Infrastructures for Research and Technology S.A. (GRNET) (Greece) (Coordinator)
- Helmos Astronomical Station, National Observatory of Athens (NOA) (Greece)
- Skinakas Astronomical Station, Idryma Technologias kai Erevnas (FORTH) (Greece)
- Holomondas Astronomical Station, Aristoteleio Panepistimio Thessalonikis (AUTH) (Greece)
- Hellenic Ministry of Digital Governance (MinDigital) (Greece)
- Hellenic Space Center (Greece)
- Center for Technological Support, Development and Innovation (KETYAK - NSA) (Greece)
- Cyprus University of Technology (Cyprus)
- Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy (Cyprus)
- Digital Security Authority (Cyprus)
- Institute of Robotics (Bulgaria)
- Entarprayz Komyunikeyshans Grup Eood (Bulgaria)
- Correct Consulting Group (Bulgaria)
- Netherlands Organisation Forapplied Scientific Research (Netherlands)
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands (Netherlands)
The project is co-funded by CEF Digital.
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