Ongoing

PQ NEXT

Cybersecurity
Digital Infrastructure
Quantum Technologies

POST-QUANTUM NETWORKS FOR ENERGY-EFFICIENT TRANSITIONS

PQ-NEXT develops a comprehensive framework to accelerate the transition towards post-quantum cryptography, protecting critical digital infrastructures against future quantum threats. The project provides advanced cryptographic solutions, tools and large-scale pilots to strengthen cybersecurity across sectors such as finance, telecommunications and digital identity.

Grant agreement: Nº 101225759

Duration
11.2025 – 10.2028

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Horizon Europe

Project Budget
€5 998 950

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Project Overview

The Challenge: Today’s public-key cryptographic systems will become vulnerable once practical quantum computing is available, putting sensitive data, digital identities and critical infrastructures at risk through threats such as “Harvest Now, Decrypt Later” attacks.

Our Objective: To enable a seamless transition to post-quantum cryptography by developing a comprehensive framework that combines quantum-resistant algorithms, maintenance tools and advanced programming capabilities for secure, crypto-agile systems.

Innovation & Impact: PQ-NEXT combines cutting-edge post-quantum cryptography, quantum programming and large-scale validation to accelerate Europe’s readiness for the quantum era, strengthening cybersecurity across finance, telecommunications, digital identity and critical infrastructure sectors.

Sploro’s Role in the Project

Sploro plays a key role in the strategic execution of the project, leveraging its expertise in:

Innovation, Exploitation & Sustainability

Driving the project’s exploitation strategy, market analysis and business models to maximise the uptake, commercialisation and long-term sustainability of PQ-NEXT results.

Knowledge Transfer & Skills Development

Leading knowledge management, training and capacity-building activities to support the adoption of post-quantum technologies and strengthen stakeholder skills.

Results and Expected Impact

Economic Impact

Reducing the cost and complexity of post-quantum migration while accelerating the adoption of quantum-safe cybersecurity solutions across key industries.