--- title: Start page - FOCAL description: Home page of the European research project FOCAL 2025 - 2028 image: https://www.focal-pqc.eu/hubfs/Mix%20p3%20upper%20p1%20lower%20(1).png --- [![Artboard 3](https://www.focal-pqc.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/Artboard%203.png?width=34&height=35&name=Artboard%203.png)](https://bsky.app/profile/focal-eu.bsky.social) [![Artboard 2-3](https://www.focal-pqc.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/Artboard%202-3.png?width=34&height=35&name=Artboard%202-3.png)](https://www.linkedin.com/company/focal-eu/)   [Skip to main content](https://www.focal-pqc.eu#main-content) [![FOCAL\_LOGO](https://www.focal-pqc.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/FOCAL_LOGO_RGB_pos.png?width=150&height=100&name=FOCAL_LOGO_RGB_pos.png) ![FOCAL\_LOGO\_RGB\_pos](https://www.focal-pqc.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/FOCAL_LOGO_RGB_pos.png?width=150&height=100&name=FOCAL_LOGO_RGB_pos.png) ![FOCAL\_LOGO\_RGB\_pos](https://www.focal-pqc.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/FOCAL_LOGO_RGB_pos.png?width=150&height=100&name=FOCAL_LOGO_RGB_pos.png) ![FOCAL\_LOGO\_RGB\_pos](https://www.focal-pqc.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/FOCAL_LOGO_RGB_pos.png?width=150&height=100&name=FOCAL_LOGO_RGB_pos.png)](https://www.focal-pqc.eu) - Show submenu for PROJECT PROJECT - [About](https://www.focal-pqc.eu/project) - [Work Packages](https://www.focal-pqc.eu/workpackages) - [Timeline](https://www.focal-pqc.eu/timeline) - [Partners](https://www.focal-pqc.eu/partners) - [Experts](https://www.focal-pqc.eu/meet-the-experts) - Show submenu for EVENTS & NEWS EVENTS & NEWS - [Blogs](https://www.focal-pqc.eu/news-events) - [CONTACT US](https://www.focal-pqc.eu/contact-us) - [SUBSCRIBE](https://www.focal-pqc.eu/newsletter) - Show submenu for RESULTS RESULTS - [Project Results](https://www.focal-pqc.eu/download-center) - [Public Deliverables](https://www.focal-pqc.eu/public-deliverables) - [Zenodo](https://zenodo.org/communities/focaleu/) Open main navigation Close main navigation - Show submenu for PROJECT PROJECT - PROJECT - [About](https://www.focal-pqc.eu/project) - [Work Packages](https://www.focal-pqc.eu/workpackages) - [Timeline](https://www.focal-pqc.eu/timeline) - [Partners](https://www.focal-pqc.eu/partners) - [Experts](https://www.focal-pqc.eu/meet-the-experts) - Show submenu for EVENTS & NEWS EVENTS & NEWS - EVENTS & NEWS - [Blogs](https://www.focal-pqc.eu/news-events) - [CONTACT US](https://www.focal-pqc.eu/contact-us) - [SUBSCRIBE](https://www.focal-pqc.eu/newsletter) - Show submenu for RESULTS RESULTS - RESULTS - [Project Results](https://www.focal-pqc.eu/download-center) - [Public Deliverables](https://www.focal-pqc.eu/public-deliverables) - [Zenodo](https://zenodo.org/communities/focaleu/) FOCAL ![Frame 75 (1)](https://www.focal-pqc.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/Frame%2075%20(1).png?width=2000&height=503&name=Frame%2075%20(1).png)   [Contact Us](https://www.focal-pqc.eu/newsletter?hsLang=en) ![Frame 74](https://www.focal-pqc.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/Frame%2074.png?width=3000&height=1574&name=Frame%2074.png) 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.   [See Work Packages](https://www.focal-pqc.eu/workpackages?hsLang=en) # 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. [About the Project](https://www.focal-pqc.eu/project?hsLang=en) ### 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. [Check out the Timeline](https://www.focal-pqc.eu/timeline?hsLang=en) ### 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. [Meet Partners](https://www.focal-pqc.eu/partners?hsLang=en) ### Meet the Experts  Get to know the researchers, engineers, and specialists driving FOCAL forward, bringing together deep expertise in network security, and systems design.  [Meet the Experts](https://www.focal-pqc.eu/meet-the-experts?hsLang=en) ## 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. ![location marker](https://www.focal-pqc.eu/hubfs/Untitled%20(500%20x%20500%20px)%20(7).png) 0 EUROPEAN PARTNERS ![deliverables](https://www.focal-pqc.eu/hubfs/Untitled%20(500%20x%20500%20px)%20(9).png) 0 + SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS + TECHNOLOGY DELIVERABLES ![scientists](https://www.focal-pqc.eu/hubfs/Untitled%20(500%20x%20500%20px)%20(8).png) 0 + SCIENTISTS + TECHNOLOGISTS INVOLVED ![use cases](https://www.focal-pqc.eu/hubfs/Untitled%20(500%20x%20500%20px)%20(10)-1.png) 0 USE CASES ## 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. [Explore project's work packages](https://www.focal-pqc.eu/workpackages?hsLang=en) Consortium Partners  ---   ![CERTH](https://www.focal-pqc.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/Frame%2014.png?width=150&height=82&name=Frame%2014.png) ![CSEM](https://www.focal-pqc.eu/hubfs/Logo_CSEM.svg) ![HELLASSAT](https://www.focal-pqc.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/Frame%2016.png?width=140&height=77&name=Frame%2016.png) ![VALEO](https://www.focal-pqc.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/Frame%2028-1.png?width=130&height=53&name=Frame%2028-1.png) ![CYS](https://www.focal-pqc.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/Frame%2018.png?width=120&height=66&name=Frame%2018.png) ![CYBERECOCUL](https://www.focal-pqc.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/Frame%2019.png?width=150&height=82&name=Frame%2019.png) ![Mask group](https://www.focal-pqc.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/Mask%20group.png?width=400&height=170&name=Mask%20group.png) ![NXP](https://www.focal-pqc.eu/hubfs/NXP_Semiconductors_logo_2023.svg) ![SEMI](https://www.focal-pqc.eu/hubfs/semi-vector-logo%202.svg) ![IMEC](https://www.focal-pqc.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/Frame%2022.png?width=110&height=59&name=Frame%2022.png) ![UCY](https://www.focal-pqc.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/University_of_Cyprus_en-1.png?width=140&height=61&name=University_of_Cyprus_en-1.png) ![KPMG](https://www.focal-pqc.eu/hubfs/KPMG_blue_logo%201.svg) ![NVIDIA](https://www.focal-pqc.eu/hubfs/NVIDIA_logo%201.svg) ![TULUEBECK](https://www.focal-pqc.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/Artboard%205@2x.png?width=250&height=80&name=Artboard%205@2x.png) --- ## FOCAL Project has received funding from ECCC under the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme under Grant Agreement No 101225859. ![WHITE Outline](https://www.focal-pqc.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/WHITE%20Outline.png?width=300&height=66&name=WHITE%20Outline.png)   Stay in touch [**subscribe to our newsletter**](https://www.focal-pqc.eu/newsletter?hsLang=en) [Imprint](https://www.focal-pqc.eu/impressum?hsLang=en) | [Data Protection](https://www.focal-pqc.eu/data-protection?hsLang=en)