SG tests $8.5m national quantum-safe network

The project kicked off with 15 private and government agencies.

Singapore's Quantum Engineering Programme, supported by the National Research Foundation, will start conducting nationwide trials of quantum-safe communication technologies that promise robust network security for critical infrastructure and companies handling sensitive data.

The new National Quantum-Safe Network (NQSN) will deploy commercial technologies for trials with 15 government agencies and private companies, conduct an in-depth evaluation of security systems, and develop guidelines to support companies in adopting such technologies.

"Singapore can build on its heritage in quantum science, optics and cybersecurity engineering to become a trusted global provider of quantum network technology and services. In NQSN, we will bring quantum innovation to deployed optical networks and study operational issues such as a quantum network's reliability and resilience together with our industry partners," said NSQN principal investigator Charles Lim.

Hosted by the National University of Singapore, the initiative will receive $8.5m over three years. Collaborators will bring expertise, equipment and use-cases to the project.