Slovakia Joins the European Quantum Communication Infrastructure EuroQCI and Introduces Unique Solutions for the Secure Communications of the Future

by Diana Cencer GarafovánetQUTE, Press Release, Research, Technology, Tlačová správaPosted on Comments are Disabled

BRATISLAVA – 24. June 2026 – The Slovak Republic has officially launched its first quantum communication infrastructure, developed under the European project Slovak Quantum Communication Infrastructure (skQCI). The project forms part of the European Quantum Communication Infrastructure (EuroQCI) initiative, which aims to establish a Europe-wide secure communication network resilient against future cyber threats, including attacks enabled by quantum …

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QDrive Quantum Memory Arrives in Slovakia

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Last week, the long-awaited QDrive quantum memory developed by the French company Welinq arrived at the laboratories of the Institute of Physics of the Slovak Academy of Sciences. As the first commercially available system of its kind, QDrive represents a significant milestone on the path toward scalable quantum communication and computing networks. The system was …

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QUTE.sk and the Institute of Physics SAS are involved in shaping the second phase of the EuroQCI initiative

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On June 17, 2026 we actively participated in the international workshop Workshop about Experiences on Building National Quantum Communication Networks, held at the Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME). The event was organized within the CEQCI (Central European Quantum Communication Infrastructure) project, which brings together partners from Slovakia, Austria, Hungary, and Romania to coordinate the development and …

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World Quantum Day in Bratislava: Slovak Scientists Presented the Physics of Qubits

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The event Quantum Entanglements 2026, held on April 14 at Kácečko in Bratislava on the occasion of World Quantum Day, once again offered the public an up-to-date perspective on developments in quantum technologies and quantum computing research. This year’s edition focused on the physical realization of qubits – the fundamental building blocks of quantum computers. The program showcased three distinct approaches …

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From Theory to Practice: Quantum Computing with World’s Leading Quantum Expert Barry C. Sanders

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From 1 to 10 April 2026, Prof. Barry C. Sanders (University of Calgary, Quantum City, Canada & CERN’s Open Quantum Institute, Switzerland), a leading expert in quantum information science, visited Slovakia to deliver a lecture series and colloquium organized within the eduQUTE activities of Slovak National Center for Quantum Technologies. CourseQUTE Lecture Series: Quantum Computing …

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Welinq Sells QDrive Quantum Memory to Slovakia 

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Paris & Bratislava – Welinq announces the sale of QDrive, its commercial record-breaking quantum memory product, with the Institute of Physics, Slovak Academy of Sciences, as part of the Slovak quantum communication infrastructure.  Just two years after the start of its development, QDrive has progressed from advanced research to product-grade, commercial quantum memory. Designed, industrialized, and brought to market in a record time, QDrive’s first commercial sale marks a key step in the deployment of quantum …

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Slovakia Launches Its First Quantum-Secured Communication Link – A Key Step Toward the Future Quantum Internet

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Košice, 11 December 2025 – The first commercial quantum-secured communication link in Slovakia, connecting Košice and Prešov, was officially inaugurated today at Pavol Jozef Šafárik University in Košice. This marks a historic milestone in building the national quantum communication infrastructure and represents the first fully operational component of the Slovak network that forms part of the …

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The NSA and the National Center for Quantum Technologies Join Forces in Developing Quantum Communication Infrastructure in Slovakia

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The National Security Authority (NBÚ) has signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with the National Center for Quantum Technologies – QUTE.sk, aimed at developing quantum communication infrastructure within the territory of the Slovak Republic. This represents a strategic step toward strengthening the state’s cybersecurity and preparedness for emerging technological challenges. “Developing quantum communication infrastructure in Slovakia …

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

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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 …

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Nobel Prize in Physics 2025: colloQUTE Lecture by Miroslav Grajcar

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On 20 November 2025, the Faculty of Mathematics, Physics and Informatics, Comenius University in Bratislava hosted a compelling colloQUTE lecture by prof. Miroslav Grajcar organised by Department of Experimental Physics. The event drew a broad academic audience marking a vibrant engagement with one of the most significant recognitions in contemporary science. Celebrating a Milestone in Quantum Science Prof. Grajcar …

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The Office of the President of the Slovak Republic Becomes the 13th Signatory of the Memorandum on Cooperation with QUTE.sk

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On October 28, 2025, the Office of the President of the Slovak Republic became the thirteenth signatory of the Memorandum on Cooperation in the Development of Quantum Communication Infrastructure in Slovakia. This initiative, led by the National Centre for Quantum Technologies – QUTE.sk, strengthens the collaboration between the scientific and public sectors in building the secure quantum communication networks of the future.

Anton Zeilinger: Pioneer of Quantum Communication

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Anton Zeilinger, a pioneer of quantum communication, became renowned for his research on quantum entanglement, quantum state teleportation, and practical applications of quantum cryptography. His experiments laid the foundation for quantum networks and global quantum-secured communication. Collaborations with Slovak physicists and projects demonstrate how his work inspires the development of quantum technologies in Central Europe.