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EQCI-03: STANDARDIZATION PREPARATION: OPEN SPECIFICATION - STAGE 1
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| Reference | AO-1-13241 |
|---|---|
| Source programme | esa |
| Type | tender |
| Segment | Open Competition |
| Status | closed |
| Closing date | 2026-05-18 |
| Indicative budget | > 500 KEURO |
| Last updated | 2026-04-21 |
What this call is about
The objective of this activity is to derive two sets of specifications for prepare-and-measure QKD transceivers (quantum, classic, user, monitoring and control interfaces), one for satellite and one for terrestrial application, that will be presented for standardization in a European standardization body as part of…
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