QCINed
Preparing the Netherlands for the quantum era
Quantum technology is advancing quickly. Exciting times! Its unparalleled computing power brings great opportunities as well as uncertainty. It’s both a chance and a challenge. How to protect our critical infrastructure if quantum technology is used to compromise our data? QCINed addresses this challenge by using the same technology to protect us.
The first quantum-safe networks are already here
QCINEd is preparing the Netherlands for the quantum era. We have deployed quantum-resistant communication networks to safeguard the data integrity for critical sectors and government.
Today, three quantum-encrypted networks are operational for testing and training, each designed with unique objectives and distinct specifications.
Utrecht area
A network providing automated QKD services. By adding a new quantum layer to the operational classic domain, it lays the groundwork for a future national Quantum Network.
Eindhoven area
A pre-staging testbed network to test and validate relevant technologies with the goal to deploy an QKD & Industry agnostic testbed.
Amsterdam – The Hague area
A Governmental QKD testbed. Connecting multiple Dutch Ministries to exchange governmental data.
Be part of the quantum future
QCINed’s quantum testbeds are open for testing, training, and collaboration. Join us to explore quantum‑secure communication in practice and contribute to building the Netherlands’ quantum‑resistant infrastructure.
Quantum Communications Untangled
QCINed’s video series brings together leading experts from partner organizations to show how quantum‑secure technologies are protecting critical infrastructure and building resilient communication networks.
Episode 1 – SURF: Wojciech Kozlowski explains how quantum communication is embedded into today’s digital infrastructure, with Quantum Key Distribution securing networks across the Utrecht–Amsterdam region.
Episode 2 – QuCT NL: Simon Rommel introduces the Netherlands’ new Quantum Communications Testbed, where post‑quantum cryptography and QKD are tested in real‑world fibre networks.
Episode 3 – Q*Bird: Ingrid Romijn, CEO and Co‑Founder, demonstrates how quantum‑secure solutions such as the MDI QKD Falqon® Series are safeguarding the nation’s most critical data infrastructure against advanced cyber‑attacks.
Episode 4 – QuTech: Discover Quantum Network Explorer (QNE), a powerful learning platform that combines reading, animated explanations, and hands‑on coding to help you understand quantum networks and join a global community of learners and developers.
Watch the series and see how QCINed is building quantum‑resistant communication networks to safeguard the future.
Superpositioned for the quantum era
Together with TU Delft, TU Eindhoven, Q*Bird, and RINIS, we are working hard to mitigate the challenges of quantum technology so we can fully benefit from the amazing opportunities it offers.
Is your organization interested in learning more about QCINed?
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QCINed in the news
Discover recent media coverage highlighting QCINed’s contributions to quantum computing and networking. Explore articles and reports featuring our work and its impact.
Quantumcommunicatie van Nederlandse bodem: de eerste quantumnetwerken van Europa
TU/e launches Quantum Communication Testbed (QuCT NL) to secure the future of digital infrastructure
Hoe Quantum Key Distribution de beveiliging verbetert: call voor co-creatie
Sciencefiction in Waalre: superveilige verbinding met quantumtechnologie
Scientific publications
Explore our published scientific articles below and learn more about the results of our efforts at QCINed.
Open source
View various open-source projects related to QCINed.
N. Aquina, “ETSI GS QKD 014 client command-line program and library for Rust and C,” online, Oct 2024. doi: 10.4121/3618fc0a-6b89-46c3-8199-5cf5bdb46a29.v1, GitHub
M. Alvarez Roa, C. Stan, S.R. Verschoor, S. Rommel, “Topology Metrics for QKD-Enabled Networks,” online, Mar 2025. doi: 10.5281/zenodo.14998729
Public events
QKD Demonstration Waalre, 29 June 2023 - First quantum secured local governmental connection in NL - Eindhoven News, Studio040 | YouTube, Eindhovens Dagblad, Announcement, Report, WeConnect
Universiteit van Nederland, Quantuuuuhhm-podcast launch, 4 September 2024 - Universiteit van Nederland, WeConnect, Launch Video, TU/e EHCI post, WeConnect post, QDNL post, S. Rommel post, post, I. Tafur Monroy post
QuCT NL launch event, 26 August 2025 – TU/e News, IO+, QDNL, AC Helmond
(Industrial) End-User event, 11 December 2025 – LinkedIn, WeConnect
D. Maier, “SURF's QKD testbed deployment: NRENs in transition to a quantum-safe future”, TNC25, Jun 2025
W. Kozlowski, “Quantum Networks at SURF”, SURF Cloud and Network Day, Sep 2025
Lunch Seminar at QuSoft, Oct 2024
SURF Networking Day, Dec 2024
Lunch Lecture at Leiden University, Apr 2025
QKD Hackathon at SURF, May 2025
Videos, webinars & blog posts
Watch the available videos & webinars:
Expert webinar ‘Deployed Use Cases for QKD and Comparison with PQC’ organized by EC, hosted by authors of publication above on 16/06/2025; recording available: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zl8xiKyiz9w
Quantum Communications Untangled: Future Encryption Over Existing Networks | QCINed (Ep. 1), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mM3RxofDOk
Quantum Communications Untangled: Hands-On Research on a Quantum Testbed | QCINed (Ep. 2), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MpnVfKKuS0&t=15s
Read more via related blog posts:
SURF QKD Explainer, Quantum Meets 2024
How Quantum Key Distribution improves security: call for co-creation https://www.surf.nl/en/article/how-quantum-key-distribution-improves-security-call-for-co-creation
Podcasts
News item Universiteit van Nederland: “Quantuuuuhhm-podcast gelanceerd via quantumbeveiligde verbinding”
News item WeConnect: “Quantum-podcast gelanceerd via quantum beveiligde verbinding van WeConnect Waalre”
LinkedIn: Launch Video, TU/e EHCI post, WeConnect post, QDNL post, S. Rommel post, post, I. Tafur Monroy post
Partners
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