Deutsche Telekom and the AIT Austrian Institute of Technology are pleased to announce that they have been awarded two new Coordination and Support Actions (CSAs) under the European Commission\u2019s programme on quantum technologies. Deutsche Telekom will coordinate PETRUS2, while AIT will coordinate HarmoniQCI, two complementary projects supporting the development, standardisation, and long-term sustainability of European quantum communication infrastructures.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n \n Deutsche Telekom has been selected by the European Commission to coordinate the build of EuroQCI.<\/p>\n \u00a9\u00a0DTAG\n<\/p>\n PETRUS2 will support the strategic evolution of pan-European quantum communication infrastructures. Building on the achievements of PETRUS<\/a>, PETRUS2 will further strengthen coordination across national and European activities, stakeholder engagement, and the preparation of future large-scale quantum communication deployments like the cross border QKD networks funded under the CEF (Connecting Europe Facility) programme and ecosystem projects under the IRIS2 Programme. The project is led by Deutsche Telekom, in collaboration with THALES, AIT Austrian Institute of Technology, Airbus, and SES.<\/p>\n In parallel, HarmoniQCI, coordinated by AIT, will address key challenges related to standardisation and interoperability of quantum communication infrastructures across Europe. The project will support coherent technical approaches, common frameworks, and alignment with European standardisation policy and efforts. Standardisation is crucial for Europe and HarmoniQCI aims to build a solid industrial base and anticipate foreseeable work on components for future quantum networks and future certification.<\/p>\n Continuous collaboration to advance quantum communication and quantum safe cybersecurity in Europe<\/p>\n The collaboration of Deutsche Telekom and AIT spans multiple European Commission\u2013supported initiatives, including PETRUS and the NOSTRADAMUS project, where AIT contributes deep scientific expertise in quantum optics and quantum key distribution (QKD), while Deutsche Telekom brings operational leadership, network integration capabilities, and large-scale deployment experience.<\/p>\n PETRUS2 and HarmoniQCI will work in close coordination to ensure strong synergies between strategic planning, technical harmonisation, and stakeholders\u2019 collaboration. Together, the two CSAs will provide a comprehensive support framework for Europe\u2019s quantum communication ambitions, contributing to secure, sovereign, and scalable quantum infrastructures.<\/p>\n \u201cWith PETRUS2, Deutsche Telekom is taking on a central coordination role to help align national and European quantum communication initiatives, translate advanced technologies into deployable network solutions, and prepare the ground for future large-scale EuroQCI deployments,\u201d said Daniela Theisinger, Managing Director, Deutsche Telekom Global Business Belgium & France.<\/p>\n \u201cQuantum communication will become a cornerstone of Europe\u2019s secure digital infrastructure. With HarmoniQCI, AIT will help align technologies, developing relevant standards, and stakeholders across Europe to enable a coherent and trusted EuroQCI ecosystem.\u201d said Andreas Kugi, Scientific Director, AIT Austrian Institute of Technology.<\/p>\n Deutsche Telekom and AIT will establish structured collaboration mechanisms between the two projects, including joint workshops, coordinated stakeholder engagement activities, and aligned contributions to European roadmaps and policy discussions.\u00a0<\/p>\n