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The future development of quantum computers capable of breaking today’s encryption makes it necessary for Europe to seek stronger safeguards to protect sensitive communications and ensure the long-term integrity of confidential information. To address the vulnerabilities of current asymmetric cryptography and counter the threats posed by malicious use of quantum technologies,

a swift transition to Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) is essential.

 

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Functional Composition of Post-Quantum Cryptosystems at Large
- Horizon Europe Research Project

What is FOCAL?

FOCAL is a research project focused on developing the theoretical foundations and engineering mechanisms for optimal, interoperable end-to-end composition of PQC‑enabled systems.
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How we will do it

Over three years we will develop a unified cross‑layer framework for PQC‑enabled systems and validate it through a structured process that moves from foundational design to large‑scale pilots.
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Meet the Partners

The consortium unites European academic and industry experts whose complementary strengths support the project’s development, integration, and validation across diverse technical areas.
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What sets FOCAL apart?

FOCAL stands out by uniting a large, diverse partnership to deliver an integrated framework for post quantum cryptography, validated through multiple large scale use cases and comprehensive project outputs.
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Supporting EU's transition to Post-Quantum Cryptography

 

“Quantum computing has been identified as a threat to many cryptographic algorithms used to protect the confidentiality and authenticity of data. This threat can be countered by a timely, comprehensive and coordinated transition to Post‑Quantum Cryptography.”

 


— European Commission, April 2024, in the Recommendation on a Coordinated Implementation Roadmap for the Transition to Post‑Quantum Cryptography

The future development of quantum computers capable of breaking today’s encryption makes it necessary for Europe to seek stronger safeguards to protect sensitive communications and ensure the long-term integrity of confidential information.

To address the vulnerabilities of current asymmetric cryptography and counter the threats posed by malicious use of quantum technologies, 

a swift transition to Post-Quantum Cryptography is essential.

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Consortium Partners 

 

CERTH
CSEM
HELLASSAT
VALEO
CYS
CYBERECOCUL
Mask group
NXP
SEMI
IMEC
UCY
KPMG
NVIDIA
TULUEBECK

FOCAL Project has received funding from ECCC under the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme under Grant Agreement No 101225859.

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