Harnessing Quantum Networking to Enhance Classical Applications
Cisco Research funds innovative quantum networking research to develop architectures, protocols, and tools that enhance classical applications through quantum entanglement.
Funder: Cisco Systems
Due Dates: Rolling (proposals accepted until topic is closed)
Funding Amounts: Typically one-year research gifts; specific award amounts not specified.
Summary: Supports research advancing quantum networking architectures and technologies to enhance classical applications such as security, synchronization, and decision coordination.
Key Information: Proposals are accepted until the topic is closed—early submission is advised.
Description
Cisco Research is seeking research proposals focused on quantum networking with the goal of enhancing classical applications. The program aims to support innovative work in scalable and dynamic quantum entanglement distribution networks, with a strong emphasis on practical architectures, protocols, hardware, and modeling tools. Research topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
- Quantum entanglement network architectures, protocols, and hardware for classical applications.
- Novel classical applications and use cases benefitting from quantum entanglement distribution.
- Development of modeling, simulation, and emulation tools to study entanglement distribution networks, considering real-world hardware and deployment scenarios.
The initiative encourages collaboration between academia and Cisco’s research teams to help shape the future of quantum networking and its intersection with classical technologies.
