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IonQ Expands in EU With Slovakia’s First National Quantum Communication Network

by Diana Cencer GarafovánetQUTE, Press Release, Technology, Uncategorized 08/12/202503/06/2026Comments are Disabled

Partnering with the Slovak Academy of Sciences, IonQ bolsters national security and European quantum communications infrastructure COLLEGE PARK, MD – December 8, 2025 – IonQ (NYSE: IONQ), the world’s leading quantum company, through its subsidiary ID Quantique (IDQ), today announced the deployment of Slovakia’s first national quantum communication network. Developed in partnership with the Institute …

QUTE Summer School 2025: Third Edition in Vienna

by Diana Cencer GarafováeduQUTE, Events, Workshop 22/08/202503/06/2026Comments are Disabled

The Quantum Technologies Summer School 2025 marked the third year in a row of this joint educational initiative, alternating annually between Bratislava and Vienna. From August 11–14, University of Applied Sciences Vienna became the meeting point for students and experts passionate about the future of quantum science.

Visit of Quantum Technologies Expert Olivier Ezratty at the Institute of Physics SAS

by Diana Cencer GarafováTechnology 03/07/202503/06/2026Comments are Disabled

On June 30, 2025, the Institute of Physics of the Slovak Academy of Sciences had the honor of hosting Olivier Ezratty, an international expert in quantum technologies, consultant, and author of the extensive publication Understanding Quantum Technologies.

QCI Days 2025 in Athens: Today’s Science is Future Solutions for a Secure Quantum Future

by Diana Cencer GarafováUncategorized 14/05/202531/05/2026Comments are Disabled

From April 28 to 30, Greece hosted the international QCI Days 2025 conference in Athens, reaffirming its leading role in the European Quantum Communication Infrastructure (EuroQCI) initiative. The conference provided a key platform to discuss secure and scalable quantum communication across Europe.

President Pellegrini Explores Quantum Communication

by Diana Cencer GarafováTech News 17/03/202531/05/2026Comments are Disabled

On March 12, 2025, the President of the Slovak Republic, Peter Pellegrini, visited the Institute of Physics SAS, marking a key moment for Slovakia’s quantum technology development. During his visit, we discussed the future of cybersecurity and the crucial role of Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) in protecting sensitive communications. The President witnessed a live demonstration of our entanglement-based QKD prototype, which instantly detected an attempted eavesdropping. His visit highlighted Slovakia’s commitment to advancing quantum-secured communication and strengthening collaboration between science and government.

First Fully Meshed QKD Prototype of skQCI Installed by RCQI and Quantum Optics Jena

by Diana Cencer GarafováUncategorized 14/03/202531/05/2026Comments are Disabled

Researchers at the Research Center for Quantum Information (RCQI) at Institute of Physics SAS have successfully completed the installation and testing of a fully meshed quantum key distribution (QKD) in close collaboration with German company Quantum Optics Jena GmbH.

EU Supports Slovakia’s Quantum Vision

by Diana Cencer GarafováEvents 14/12/202431/05/2026Comments are Disabled

At the end of the year, we hosted two significant delegations to showcase the country’s progress in research and innovation, supported by the European Union’s Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF).

Connecting with Europe’s Quantum Leaders: QUTE.sk at EQTC 2024

by Diana Cencer GarafováEvents 01/12/202431/05/2026Comments are Disabled

The European Quantum Technologies Conference (EQTC) 2024, held in Lisbon, Portugal, from November 18 to 20, and QUTE.sk was delighted to participate in this landmark event.

Opening the door to Quantum Technologies: Highlights from our Open Day

by Diana Cencer GarafováEvents 21/11/202431/05/2026Comments are Disabled

During a week from November 11 – 15, the QUTE Pavilion of Institute o Physics of the Slovak Academy of Sciences (IP SAS) opened its doors to … the World of Quantum Technologies. With a diverse group of visitors, including elementary and high school students, the event highlighted cutting-edge research and the technologies. In the …

The CARLA 360 – Quantum Experience Recap

by Diana Cencer GarafováUncategorized 29/10/202431/05/2026Comments are Disabled

In an exciting initiative aimed at bridging the gap between academia and practical quantum technologies, the CARLA 360 – Quantum Experience event was held on October 24, 2024, at the QUTE Pavilion of Quantum Technologies at Institute of Physics, Slovak Academy of Sciences.

Hands-On with Quantum: Wrapping Up the 2024 Summer School

by Diana Cencer GarafováEvents 11/09/202431/05/2026Comments are Disabled

From August 19 to 23, 2024, Bratislava brought together bright minds from across Europe as the Quantum Technologies Summer School 2024 transformed the city into a hub of quantum innovation. Hosted at Comenius University and co-organized by leading institutions, the event blended rigorous academic lectures with practical workshops, equipping students with skills and insights at the forefront of quantum science and its applications in industry.