New primitives and protocols for functionalities of future hybrid classical-hybrid and quantum networks
Proposals are expected to contribute to one or more of the following: New primitives beyond Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) for future hybrid classical-quantum and quantum networks either as quantum equivalents of classical primitives or as new primitives for new practical applications, also in the relativistic setting when relevant, or as new primitives and protocols with modular, realistic integration of solutions…
Funding and competition
- 1grant expected (official)
- €4MEU contribution per project
- €4.9Mmedian EU grant of the most similar funded projects
- 58projects funded in earlier topics of this programme line
Very few grants: expect strong competition. Only proposals well above threshold are funded, so a clearly differentiated idea and a complete consortium are essential.
Success rates vary widely between topics (often from below 5% to above 30%). Ask us for the success-rate history of this topic before you commit to a proposal.
Organisations with a track record in this topic
Organisations that took part in the EU-funded projects most similar to this call (Horizon Europe and Horizon 2020), ranked by how close those projects are to the call, how recent they are and whether the organisation coordinated them. Being listed does not mean an organisation is looking for partners: use the list to target your outreach.
Spanish organisations with experience in this field
The Spanish organisations that appear most often in the closest funded projects.
| Organisation | Country | Type | Similar EU projects | As coordinator | Examples (CORDIS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Telefonica Innovacion Digital Sl Madrid | Spain | Company | 7 | 0 | PQ-REACT, QUBIP, PQ-NEXT |
| Universidad Politecnica De Madrid Madrid | Spain | University | 6 | 0 | PQ-REACT, QUBIP, PQ-NEXT |
| Fundacio Institut De Ciencies Fotoniques Castelldefels | Spain | Research organisation | 8 | 2 | OPENQKD, QSNP, QUANGO |
| Universidad Carlos Iii De Madrid Getafe (Madrid) | Spain | University | 4 | 0 | PQ-REACT, QUBIP, REAL-PETS |
| Agencia Estatal Consejo Superior De Investigaciones Cientificas Madrid | Spain | Research organisation | 4 | 0 | Q-FENCE, QUBIP, SuperQuLAN |
| Universidad De Murcia Murcia | Spain | University | 3 | 1 | POSEIDON, COBALT, CASTOR |
| Universidad De Vigo Vigo Pontevedra | Spain | University | 3 | 1 | QSI, QSNP, QuantumPUF |
| Indra Sistemas Sa Alcobendas Madrid | Spain | Company | 2 | 0 | PQ-REACT, PQ-NEXT |
What a typical winning consortium looks like
- 15partners (median)
- 7countries (median)
- 20%of partners are SMEs
Based on the 25 funded projects closest to this call. Use it as a benchmark, not a rule: always check the call conditions for the minimum consortium.
Most similar funded projects
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- PQ-REACT – Post Quantum Cryptography Framework for Energy Aware Contexts (HORIZON · 2023 · HORIZON-CL3-2022-CS-01-03)
- Q-FENCE – Securing Tomorrow’s Digital Infrastructure with Quantum-Resistant Cryptography (HORIZON · 2025 · HORIZON-CL3-2024-CS-01-02)
- QUBIP – Quantum-oriented Update to Browsers and Infrastructures for the PQ Transition (HORIZON · 2023 · HORIZON-CL3-2022-CS-01-03)
- QARC – Quantum-Resistant Cryptography in Practice (HORIZON · 2026 · HORIZON-CL3-2024-CS-01-02)
- PQ-NEXT – Post-Quantum Networks for Energy-eXfficient Transitions (HORIZON · 2025 · HORIZON-CL3-2024-CS-01-02)
- FORTRESS – Fully Optimized Root of Trust for Robust Embedded Secure Systems (HORIZON · 2025 · HORIZON-CL3-2024-CS-01-02)
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