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Italian version
The European Innovation Council has recognised the importance of ThinkQuantum by granting a significant funding of 2.5 million euros to the QSPIN project, which will last for three years.
Aimed at developing a technological platform for both terrestrial and space applications, the QSPIN project is led by ThinkQuantum, a spin-off from the University of Padua established in 2021, specialising in cryptography solutions based on optical and quantum technologies, such as Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) and Quantum Random Number Generation.
“This recognition represents a great success in the field of technological innovation and the enhancement of our University’s knowledge, which is also a leader in this area,” says Monica Fedeli, Vice-Rector for the Third Mission and Territorial Relations at the University.
ThinkQuantum provides a reliable European supply chain for geopolitically sensitive applications, covering all phases from design to production and commissioning of quantum key distribution systems and quantum random number generation devices. The company is controlled by Officina Stellare S.p.A., a leader in the design and production of advanced opto-mechanical instrumentation.
“The spin-off, which is about to turn four years old, is the expression of the QuantumFuture research group, which has achieved the first results in quantum communications in space,” highlights Paolo Villoresi, professor in the Department of Information Engineering and Chairman of the Board of ThinkQuantum. He specifies, “These researches originated from a project funded by the University in 2003 at the Department of Information Engineering. In addition to pure research, which continues thanks to the group of over twenty people, the applicative aspect soon emerged. Currently, this development is being realised with a metropolitan ‘secure’ communication network that will soon be extended to the region, integrated with the national and European network. All this is also thanks to the activities of the Padua Quantum Technologies Research Center, active for over four years.”
The QSPIN project, supported by the European Innovation Council, will therefore allow ThinkQuantum to further refine QKD technologies for terrestrial networks and space applications, consolidating the University of Padua’s leadership in quantum communications.
ThinkQuantum Srl, controlled by Officina Stellare S.p.A., a Vicenza-based company listed on the Euronext Growth Milan ("EGM") market, organised and managed by Borsa Italiana S.p.A., a leader in the design and production of excellent opto-mechanical instrumentation in the Aerospace, Research and Defence sectors, also benefits from the support of the Padua Quantum Technologies Research Center and participation in significant European projects. This success, in addition to confirming the technological innovation and enhancement of the University of Padua's expertise, significantly contributes to the advancement of quantum communications.
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“This recognition represents a great success in the field of technological innovation and the enhancement of our University’s knowledge, which is also a leader in this area,” says Monica Fedeli, Vice-Rector for the Third Mission and Territorial Relations at the University.
ThinkQuantum provides a reliable European supply chain for geopolitically sensitive applications, covering all phases from design to production and commissioning of quantum key distribution systems and quantum random number generation devices. The company is controlled by Officina Stellare S.p.A., a leader in the design and production of advanced opto-mechanical instrumentation.
“The spin-off, which is about to turn four years old, is the expression of the QuantumFuture research group, which has achieved the first results in quantum communications in space,” highlights Paolo Villoresi, professor in the Department of Information Engineering and Chairman of the Board of ThinkQuantum. He specifies, “These researches originated from a project funded by the University in 2003 at the Department of Information Engineering. In addition to pure research, which continues thanks to the group of over twenty people, the applicative aspect soon emerged. Currently, this development is being realised with a metropolitan ‘secure’ communication network that will soon be extended to the region, integrated with the national and European network. All this is also thanks to the activities of the Padua Quantum Technologies Research Center, active for over four years.”
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The European Innovation Council has recognised the importance of ThinkQuantum by granting a significant funding of 2.5 million euros to the QSPIN project, which will last for three years.
Aimed at developing a technological platform for both terrestrial and space applications, the QSPIN project is led by ThinkQuantum, a spin-off from the University of Padua established in 2021, specialising in cryptography solutions based on optical and quantum technologies, such as Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) and Quantum Random Number Generation.
“This recognition represents a great success in the field of technological innovation and the enhancement of our University’s knowledge, which is also a leader in this area,” says Monica Fedeli, Vice-Rector for the Third Mission and Territorial Relations at the University.
ThinkQuantum provides a reliable European supply chain for geopolitically sensitive applications, covering all phases from design to production and commissioning of quantum key distribution systems and quantum random number generation devices. The company is controlled by Officina Stellare S.p.A., a leader in the design and production of advanced opto-mechanical instrumentation.
“The spin-off, which is about to turn four years old, is the expression of the QuantumFuture research group, which has achieved the first results in quantum communications in space,” highlights Paolo Villoresi, professor in the Department of Information Engineering and Chairman of the Board of ThinkQuantum. He specifies, “These researches originated from a project funded by the University in 2003 at the Department of Information Engineering. In addition to pure research, which continues thanks to the group of over twenty people, the applicative aspect soon emerged. Currently, this development is being realised with a metropolitan ‘secure’ communication network that will soon be extended to the region, integrated with the national and European network. All this is also thanks to the activities of the Padua Quantum Technologies Research Center, active for over four years.”
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ThinkQuantum Srl, controlled by Officina Stellare S.p.A., a Vicenza-based company listed on the Euronext Growth Milan ("EGM") market, organised and managed by Borsa Italiana S.p.A., a leader in the design and production of excellent opto-mechanical instrumentation in the Aerospace, Research and Defence sectors, also benefits from the support of the Padua Quantum Technologies Research Center and participation in significant European projects. This success, in addition to confirming the technological innovation and enhancement of the University of Padua's expertise, significantly contributes to the advancement of quantum communications.
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“This recognition represents a great success in the field of technological innovation and the enhancement of our University’s knowledge, which is also a leader in this area,” says Monica Fedeli, Vice-Rector for the Third Mission and Territorial Relations at the University.
ThinkQuantum provides a reliable European supply chain for geopolitically sensitive applications, covering all phases from design to production and commissioning of quantum key distribution systems and quantum random number generation devices. The company is controlled by Officina Stellare S.p.A., a leader in the design and production of advanced opto-mechanical instrumentation.
“The spin-off, which is about to turn four years old, is the expression of the QuantumFuture research group, which has achieved the first results in quantum communications in space,” highlights Paolo Villoresi, professor in the Department of Information Engineering and Chairman of the Board of ThinkQuantum. He specifies, “These researches originated from a project funded by the University in 2003 at the Department of Information Engineering. In addition to pure research, which continues thanks to the group of over twenty people, the applicative aspect soon emerged. Currently, this development is being realised with a metropolitan ‘secure’ communication network that will soon be extended to the region, integrated with the national and European network. All this is also thanks to the activities of the Padua Quantum Technologies Research Center, active for over four years.”
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Aimed at developing a technological platform for both terrestrial and space applications, the QSPIN project is led by ThinkQuantum, a spin-off from the University of Padua established in 2021, specialising in cryptography solutions based on optical and quantum technologies, such as Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) and Quantum Random Number Generation.
“This recognition represents a great success in the field of technological innovation and the enhancement of our University’s knowledge, which is also a leader in this area,” says Monica Fedeli, Vice-Rector for the Third Mission and Territorial Relations at the University.
ThinkQuantum provides a reliable European supply chain for geopolitically sensitive applications, covering all phases from design to production and commissioning of quantum key distribution systems and quantum random number generation devices. The company is controlled by Officina Stellare S.p.A., a leader in the design and production of advanced opto-mechanical instrumentation.
“The spin-off, which is about to turn four years old, is the expression of the QuantumFuture research group, which has achieved the first results in quantum communications in space,” highlights Paolo Villoresi, professor in the Department of Information Engineering and Chairman of the Board of ThinkQuantum. He specifies, “These researches originated from a project funded by the University in 2003 at the Department of Information Engineering. In addition to pure research, which continues thanks to the group of over twenty people, the applicative aspect soon emerged. Currently, this development is being realised with a metropolitan ‘secure’ communication network that will soon be extended to the region, integrated with the national and European network. All this is also thanks to the activities of the Padua Quantum Technologies Research Center, active for over four years.”
The QSPIN project, supported by the European Innovation Council, will therefore allow ThinkQuantum to further refine QKD technologies for terrestrial networks and space applications, consolidating the University of Padua’s leadership in quantum communications.
ThinkQuantum Srl, controlled by Officina Stellare S.p.A., a Vicenza-based company listed on the Euronext Growth Milan ("EGM") market, organised and managed by Borsa Italiana S.p.A., a leader in the design and production of excellent opto-mechanical instrumentation in the Aerospace, Research and Defence sectors, also benefits from the support of the Padua Quantum Technologies Research Center and participation in significant European projects. This success, in addition to confirming the technological innovation and enhancement of the University of Padua's expertise, significantly contributes to the advancement of quantum communications.
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“This recognition represents a great success in the field of technological innovation and the enhancement of our University’s knowledge, which is also a leader in this area,” says Monica Fedeli, Vice-Rector for the Third Mission and Territorial Relations at the University.
ThinkQuantum provides a reliable European supply chain for geopolitically sensitive applications, covering all phases from design to production and commissioning of quantum key distribution systems and quantum random number generation devices. The company is controlled by Officina Stellare S.p.A., a leader in the design and production of advanced opto-mechanical instrumentation.
“The spin-off, which is about to turn four years old, is the expression of the QuantumFuture research group, which has achieved the first results in quantum communications in space,” highlights Paolo Villoresi, professor in the Department of Information Engineering and Chairman of the Board of ThinkQuantum. He specifies, “These researches originated from a project funded by the University in 2003 at the Department of Information Engineering. In addition to pure research, which continues thanks to the group of over twenty people, the applicative aspect soon emerged. Currently, this development is being realised with a metropolitan ‘secure’ communication network that will soon be extended to the region, integrated with the national and European network. All this is also thanks to the activities of the Padua Quantum Technologies Research Center, active for over four years.”
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ThinkQuantum Srl, controlled by Officina Stellare S.p.A., a Vicenza-based company listed on the Euronext Growth Milan ("EGM") market, organised and managed by Borsa Italiana S.p.A., a leader in the design and production of excellent opto-mechanical instrumentation in the Aerospace, Research and Defence sectors, also benefits from the support of the Padua Quantum Technologies Research Center and participation in significant European projects. This success, in addition to confirming the technological innovation and enhancement of the University of Padua's expertise, significantly contributes to the advancement of quantum communications.
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“This recognition represents a great success in the field of technological innovation and the enhancement of our University’s knowledge, which is also a leader in this area,” says Monica Fedeli, Vice-Rector for the Third Mission and Territorial Relations at the University.
ThinkQuantum provides a reliable European supply chain for geopolitically sensitive applications, covering all phases from design to production and commissioning of quantum key distribution systems and quantum random number generation devices. The company is controlled by Officina Stellare S.p.A., a leader in the design and production of advanced opto-mechanical instrumentation.
“The spin-off, which is about to turn four years old, is the expression of the QuantumFuture research group, which has achieved the first results in quantum communications in space,” highlights Paolo Villoresi, professor in the Department of Information Engineering and Chairman of the Board of ThinkQuantum. He specifies, “These researches originated from a project funded by the University in 2003 at the Department of Information Engineering. In addition to pure research, which continues thanks to the group of over twenty people, the applicative aspect soon emerged. Currently, this development is being realised with a metropolitan ‘secure’ communication network that will soon be extended to the region, integrated with the national and European network. All this is also thanks to the activities of the Padua Quantum Technologies Research Center, active for over four years.”
The QSPIN project, supported by the European Innovation Council, will therefore allow ThinkQuantum to further refine QKD technologies for terrestrial networks and space applications, consolidating the University of Padua’s leadership in quantum communications.
ThinkQuantum Srl, controlled by Officina Stellare S.p.A., a Vicenza-based company listed on the Euronext Growth Milan ("EGM") market, organised and managed by Borsa Italiana S.p.A., a leader in the design and production of excellent opto-mechanical instrumentation in the Aerospace, Research and Defence sectors, also benefits from the support of the Padua Quantum Technologies Research Center and participation in significant European projects. This success, in addition to confirming the technological innovation and enhancement of the University of Padua's expertise, significantly contributes to the advancement of quantum communications.
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“This recognition represents a great success in the field of technological innovation and the enhancement of our University’s knowledge, which is also a leader in this area,” says Monica Fedeli, Vice-Rector for the Third Mission and Territorial Relations at the University.
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The European Innovation Council has recognised the importance of ThinkQuantum by granting a significant funding of 2.5 million euros to the QSPIN project, which will last for three years.
Aimed at developing a technological platform for both terrestrial and space applications, the QSPIN project is led by ThinkQuantum, a spin-off from the University of Padua established in 2021, specialising in cryptography solutions based on optical and quantum technologies, such as Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) and Quantum Random Number Generation.
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“This recognition represents a great success in the field of technological innovation and the enhancement of our University’s knowledge, which is also a leader in this area,” says Monica Fedeli, Vice-Rector for the Third Mission and Territorial Relations at the University.
ThinkQuantum provides a reliable European supply chain for geopolitically sensitive applications, covering all phases from design to production and commissioning of quantum key distribution systems and quantum random number generation devices. The company is controlled by Officina Stellare S.p.A., a leader in the design and production of advanced opto-mechanical instrumentation.
“The spin-off, which is about to turn four years old, is the expression of the QuantumFuture research group, which has achieved the first results in quantum communications in space,” highlights Paolo Villoresi, professor in the Department of Information Engineering and Chairman of the Board of ThinkQuantum. He specifies, “These researches originated from a project funded by the University in 2003 at the Department of Information Engineering. In addition to pure research, which continues thanks to the group of over twenty people, the applicative aspect soon emerged. Currently, this development is being realised with a metropolitan ‘secure’ communication network that will soon be extended to the region, integrated with the national and European network. All this is also thanks to the activities of the Padua Quantum Technologies Research Center, active for over four years.”
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“This recognition represents a great success in the field of technological innovation and the enhancement of our University’s knowledge, which is also a leader in this area,” says Monica Fedeli, Vice-Rector for the Third Mission and Territorial Relations at the University.
ThinkQuantum provides a reliable European supply chain for geopolitically sensitive applications, covering all phases from design to production and commissioning of quantum key distribution systems and quantum random number generation devices. The company is controlled by Officina Stellare S.p.A., a leader in the design and production of advanced opto-mechanical instrumentation.
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“This recognition represents a great success in the field of technological innovation and the enhancement of our University’s knowledge, which is also a leader in this area,” says Monica Fedeli, Vice-Rector for the Third Mission and Territorial Relations at the University.
ThinkQuantum provides a reliable European supply chain for geopolitically sensitive applications, covering all phases from design to production and commissioning of quantum key distribution systems and quantum random number generation devices. The company is controlled by Officina Stellare S.p.A., a leader in the design and production of advanced opto-mechanical instrumentation.
“The spin-off, which is about to turn four years old, is the expression of the QuantumFuture research group, which has achieved the first results in quantum communications in space,” highlights Paolo Villoresi, professor in the Department of Information Engineering and Chairman of the Board of ThinkQuantum. He specifies, “These researches originated from a project funded by the University in 2003 at the Department of Information Engineering. In addition to pure research, which continues thanks to the group of over twenty people, the applicative aspect soon emerged. Currently, this development is being realised with a metropolitan ‘secure’ communication network that will soon be extended to the region, integrated with the national and European network. All this is also thanks to the activities of the Padua Quantum Technologies Research Center, active for over four years.”
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