Portuguese Quantum Communication Infrastructure
The Portuguese Quantum Communication Infrastructure (PTQCI) project is the first terrestial segment
of the European Quantum Communication Infrastructure (EuroQCI) in Portugal and represents the first step towards the
integration in the European infrastructure. Indeed, PTQCI is part of a roadmap for deploying secure communication infrastructures
and technology provision and shall allow the deployment of highly secure, scalable, and resilient networks based on
Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) between different public authorities in Lisbon, as well as a testbed network involving academic
and private stakeholders.
The project consortium is comprised of Deimos (as the coordinator),
Gabinete Nacional de Segurança (as the National Connectivity Competent Authority), IP TELECOM, AlticeLabs, Instituto de Telecommunicações,
Adyta, Instituto Superior Técnico, the Foundation for Science and Technology, I.P., Warpcom, Omnidea,
Instituto Superior de Engenharia de Lisboa, and the Instituto Português da Qualidade.
PTQCI project members will design and install the first quantum network in Portugal.
The implementation of this quantum network, together with the involvement of national experts in the development of
cipher machines will enhance the Portuguese sovereignty in this domain.
