Projet QUESTING (Horizon Europe, appel à projets 2024)
Action : Doctoral Networks
Panel : Information Science and Engineering
Statut du projet : SIGNED

QUESTING is a groundbreaking Doctoral Network (DN) initiative aimed at revolutionizing the field of Quantum Technology by addressing critical gaps in interdisciplinary education and training. This program will cultivate a new generation of "Q-System Innovators," equipping 15 doctoral candidates with expertise in quantum networks, hybrid classical-quantum systems, and interoperable cultural co-design. By integrating mathematics, physics, computing, and communications engineering with socio-cultural and ethical perspectives, QUESTING pioneers an innovative approach to building scalable, robust, and adaptive quantum systems.  QUESTING tackles foundational challenges in quantum networking, including entanglement optimization, fault-tolerant design, and resource-efficient hybrid systems. By leveraging advanced methodologies such as small-world network modeling, Bayesian optimization, and quantum game theory, it addresses issues like the fragility of entanglement, network scalability, and adaptive fault detection. The program’s innovative approach encompasses the development of key performance indicators, physical models for noise and decoherence, and algorithms for resource management, ensuring seamless integration of quantum technologies with existing classical systems.  The program's holistic methodology spans from theoretical advancements to real-world applications, including secure quantum communication, distributed resource management, and sustainable network topologies. Through its unique blend of participatory research, co-design processes, and industry-academic collaboration, QUESTING ensures alignment with global challenges such as cybersecurity, digital transformation, and equitable access to emerging technologies. This initiative is instrumental in advancing the European Union's Quantum Technologies Flagship and the UN Sustainable Development Goals, fostering innovation-driven growth while preparing Europe to lead responsibly in the quantum revolution.

Mots clés : distributed quantum networks, hybrid classical quantum communication, quantum internet, quantum key distribution

Participants :
- SURF (Pays-Bas) — Partner, associated partner, Autres, subvention : 0.0 €
- Airbus (Germany) (Allemagne) — Partner, associated partner, Organismes privés (hors enseignement), subvention : 0.0 €
- Université technique d'Ostrava (Rép. Tchèque) — Partner, beneficiary, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 280022.76 €
- Université de l'Essex (Royaume-Uni) — Partner, beneficiary, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 348738.12 €
- BT Group (United Kingdom) (Royaume-Uni) — Partner, associated partner, Organismes privés (hors enseignement), subvention : 0.0 €
- Université de Technologie du Sud-Est (Irlande) — Coordinator, beneficiary, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 682174.08 €
- Centro regionale information e communication technology scrl (Italie) — Partner, associated partner, Recherche, subvention : 0.0 €
- Austrian Institute of Technology (Autriche) — Partner, associated partner, Recherche, subvention : 0.0 €
- Université de Chypre (Chypre) — Partner, beneficiary, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 524821.68 €
- Université de Naples - Frédéric-II (Italie) — Partner, beneficiary, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 563510.16 €
- Logiicdev gmbh (Autriche) — Partner, associated partner, Organismes privés (hors enseignement), subvention : 0.0 €
- EURECOM (France) — Partner, associated partner, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 0.0 €
- Université nationale d'Irlande à Galway (Irlande) — Partner, associated partner, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 0.0 €
- Madrid Institute for Advanced Studies (Espagne) — Partner, associated partner, Recherche, subvention : 0.0 €
- Université de Sarajevo (Bosnie-Herzégovine) — Partner, beneficiary, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 230651.64 €
- Trinity College (Irlande) — Partner, beneficiary, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 682174.08 €
- Telecom Italia (Italy) (Italie) — Partner, associated partner, Organismes privés (hors enseignement), subvention : 0.0 €
- Centre national de la recherche scientifique (France) — Partner, associated partner, Organismes publics (hors enseignement & recherche), subvention : 0.0 €
- Sorbonne Université (France) — Partner, beneficiary, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 629338.32 €
- Université de technologie de Delft (Pays-Bas) — Partner, beneficiary, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 610571.52 €