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PQ-REACT Project launches its 1st Open Call-DEVELOP
Post Quantum Cryptography Framework for Energy Aware Contexts
PQ-REACT Open Call #1: DEVELOP
The PQ-REACT project invites Post-Quantum Cryptography enthusiasts to showcase their potential, innovative work, and results by applying to the project's Open Call #1-DEVELOP.
PQ-REACT Open Call #1-DEVELOP invites applicants who can develop and provide innovative solutions to address the specific challenges of PQ-REACT in terms of PQC computational complexity and energy efficiency. The submitted winning proposals will be tested in the project's pilot use cases.
The PQ-REACT Open Call #1 is dedicated to European-eligible entities that should be legally identified under the following categories of organisations:
- Start-ups & SMEs
- Universities & Research centers
- NGOs & foundations
There are 4 use cases that applicants can choose and develop their proposal.
Pilot 1: Smart Grid Meters
Pilot 2: 5G and 6G architectures
Pilot 3: Context Agility Manager (PQC Benchmarking)
Pilot 4: Eclipse-Qrisp for PQC
Open Call#1-DEVELOP will provide:
300,000€ Total Budget
6 Pilot Winners
50,000€ Per Winner Pilot
Opening date: 1/08/2024
Deadline for submissions: 30th of September 2024 at 17:00 CEST Brussels time
PQ-REACT InfoDays for Open Call#1-DEVELOP

The participants will have the opportunity to ask questions, have a full explanation of Open Call #1, and further explore its aim, procedures, evaluation and more!
- 1st InfoDay
Context Agility Manager and Eclipse-Qrisp for PQC use cases
Tuesday 27/08/2024 at 11:00h CEST, Brussels time
- 2nd InfoDay
5G and 6G architectures and Smart Energy Meters
Wednesday 04/09/2024 at 16:00h CEST, Brussels time
Interested applicants can submit their application here and find more information, FAQs, and guidelines by visiting the project's Apply page.
For questions and further details, you may contact us at applications@pqreact.eu
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