Secure Quantum Connectivity

Q*Bird, the Dutch leader in quantum secure communication, in collaboration with the Walton Institute at South East Technological University in Waterford (SETU), has deployed Ireland’s first multi-node, entanglement-based Measurement-Device-Independent Quantum Key Distribution (MDI-QKD) network.

Delft - We, Q*Bird extend our heartiest congratulations to Charles H. Bennett and Gilles Brassard on receiving the ACM A.M. Turing Award, often referred to as the “Nobel Prize in Computing”, recognising their foundational contributions to quantum cryptography and...

Encrypted data exchanged today can already be intercepted and stored for future decryption, a threat known as harvest-now–decrypt-later (HNDL). Today, Q*Bird’s quantum secure networks are operational across Europe, designed to remain secure even in a quantum-enabled future.

This year’s Europol Industry and Research Days 2026 featured 40 selected technology providers and among them, Q*Bird, as the only provider of quantum secure communication technology was thrilled to demonstrate live during Day 2, Theme 4: Sovereign Cloud Solutions and Quantum Resistant Technologies.

We welcome the Quantum Technologies Action Agenda under the National Technology Strategy, presented by KIA ST, in the presence of Vincent Karremans, Minister of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy. The Agenda sets a clear direction for the Netherlands’ next phase of quantum innovation.

Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (also referred to as UPM), through the Quantum Information and Computing Research Group, in collaboration with Q*Bird, has deployed Spain’s first Measurement-Device-Independent Quantum Key Distribution (MDI-QKD) network, connecting 3 end nodes, marking a significant milestone in Europe’s quantum communication infrastructure.

Q*Bird, the Dutch leader in quantum secure communication and the world’s only commercial provider of Measurement-Device-Independent Quantum Key Distribution (MDI-QKD), is proud to announce the official signing of its EIC Accelerator 2025 grant.

The Deloitte Rising Star Award recognises the most promising tech start-up in the Netherlands, companies that show incredible ambition, innovation, scalability and revenue potential.

Q*Bird is featured in the latest white paper by the World Economic Forum and Accenture, showcasing how we are pioneering quantum-secure communications for critical infrastructure.

The Rising Star competition is more than an award. It is a celebration of innovation, entrepreneurship and the technological future, recognizing the most promising tech start-ups in the Netherlands.