HORIZON-CL3-2024-CS-01-02 Post-quantum cryptography transition

Post-quantum cryptography

Projects’ results are expected to contribute to some or all of the following outcomes:
– Increasing the maturity of current post-quantum cryptographic algorithms and contribution to further standardisation;
– Easy-to-use tools for the large-scale implementation of post-quantum cryptographic algorithms, based on state-of-the-art standards;
– Secure and efficient transition from pre- to post-quantum encryption through tools implementing a hybrid approach combining recognised pre-quantum public key algorithms and additional post-quantum algorithms;
– Phase-in of post-quantum algorithms or protocols to new or existing applications;
– Demonstrators and good-practice implementations of post-quantum cryptographic algorithms on varied hardware and software platforms;
– Application-oriented recommendations for the widespread implementation of post-quantum cryptography across the EU.

The identification and analysis of potential regulatory aspects and barriers for the developed technologies/solutions is encouraged, where relevant.

The expected budget of €23,4M will be distributed to 4 projects.

To be eligible for funding, applicants must be established in one of the following countries:
– the Member States of the European Union, including their outermost regions
– the Overseas Countries and Territories (OCTs) linked to the Member States
– countries associated to Horizon Europe listed here : https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/common/guidance/list-3rd-country-participation_horizon-euratom_en.pdf
– low- and middle-income countries listed here : https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/common/guidance/list-3rd-country-participation_horizon-euratom_en.pdf

Unless otherwise provided for in the specific call conditions, only legal entities forming a consortium are eligible to participate in actions provided that the consortium includes, as
beneficiaries, three legal entities independent from each other and each established in a different country as follows:
– at least one independent legal entity established in a Member State; and
– at least two other independent legal entities, each established in different Member States or Associated Country