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Abstract

AirQKD establishes a UK ecosystem, from single-photon components to networked quantum systems, to protect short to mid-range communication in free space. In particular we carry out pilot demonstrations of the enabling infrastructure for quantum-secure 5G and autonomous and connected vehicles.

Lead Participant

Project Cost

Grant Offer

BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY £1,148,217 £ 574,108
 

Participant

ANGOKA LIMITED £787,379 £ 551,165
OPENLIGHTCOMM LTD £378,286 £ 264,800
HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY £309,495 £ 309,495
ARQIT LTD £401,676 £ 281,173
COMPOUND SEMICONDUCTOR APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED £100,867 £ 100,867
BAY PHOTONICS LTD £305,640 £ 213,948
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH £261,085 £ 261,085
UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE £203,597 £ 203,597
NU QUANTUM LTD £2,498,000 £ 1,748,600
UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK £336,770 £ 336,770
FRAUNHOFER UK RESEARCH LIMITED £440,099 £ 440,099
NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED £299,467 £ 299,467
UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL £206,150 £ 206,150

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