Harnessing Quantum Networking to Enhance Classical Applications
Cisco Systems funds research on quantum networking to improve classical applications like security, time synchronization, and decision coordination.
Funder: Cisco Systems
Due Dates: Rolling (Submit as soon as possible; RFP may close at any time)
Funding Amounts: Typically one-year research gift; award amounts not specified, but usually support one proposal per PI at a time.
Summary: Supports academic research advancing quantum networking for classical applications such as security, time synchronization, and decision coordination.
Key Information: Proposals are reviewed on a rolling basis and the RFP may close without notice once interests are satisfied.
Description
Cisco Systems is seeking academic proposals to advance quantum networking technologies and architectures, specifically targeting enhancements for classical applications like decision coordination, security, time synchronization, and position verification. The program welcomes research on scalable quantum entanglement distribution networks, including network architectures, protocols, hardware, and modeling tools. The initiative aims to foster innovation and collaboration between Cisco and academic researchers, encouraging the development of practical solutions for integrating quantum and classical systems. Intellectual property remains with the university, and Cisco encourages open scholarly dissemination of results.
