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CLASSIFIED: EQCI-01: EUROQCI 1ST GENERATION: SYSTEM CONCEPT AND PRELIMINARY SYSTEM DEFINITION (PHASE A/B1) PLUS SECURITY ASSESSMENT OF EU27 TERRESTRIAL QKD SOLUTIONS - STAGE 1
Open call · deadline 2026-08-18 (42 days left at last rebuild).
| Reference | AO-1-13472 |
|---|---|
| Source programme | esa |
| Type | tender |
| Segment | Open Competition |
| Status | open |
| Closing date | 2026-08-18 |
| Last updated | 2026-07-07 |
What this call is about
What it funds: This tender funds the definition of the preliminary EuroQCI 1st Generation system design, including technical and security specifications for both terrestrial components and the orchestrator, along with a security assessment of EU27 terrestrial QKD solutions.
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When is the deadline for AO-1-13472?
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