Partners

TECHNIKON (TEC) is a private, independent, Austrian SME with a highly specialized multinational team of 20+ engineers and scientists. It is dedicated towards engineering services as well as the planning, assessment and coordination of large industry driven international research projects.

Founded in 1425, KU Leuven (KUL) is one of Europe's leading research universities and an internationally recognized centre of excellence in education, research and innovation. As an international academic community, KU Leuven combines fundamental and applied research to address some of society's most pressing challenges. Driven by scientific curiosity and technological innovation, its researchers contribute to breakthroughs across a wide range of disciplines, including cryptography, cybersecurity, computer engineering and artificial intelligence.

CryptoExperts (CRX) is a cybersecurity and cryptography company specializing in advanced security technologies and applied research. Founded by leading experts from academia and industry, the company bridges cutting-edge cryptographic innovation and practical deployment, providing expertise in cryptographic design, security engineering, implementation and evaluation, including post-quantum cryptography.

PQShield (PQS) is a leading cybersecurity company specializing in post-quantum cryptography (PQC) solutions for software, hardware and cloud environments. Founded by cryptography experts, the company is dedicated to helping organizations prepare for the quantum era by developing practical, standards-based quantum-resistant security technologies. PQShield combines world-class research with real-world deployment expertise, delivering cryptographic libraries, hardware IP, secure implementation support and migration strategies for next-generation digital systems.

Tampere University (TAU) is a leading Finnish research university renowned for its multidisciplinary expertise in technology, health and society. With strong capabilities in cybersecurity, embedded systems and digital technologies, the university contributes cutting-edge research and innovation to the development of secure, efficient and deployable post-quantum cryptographic solutions.

TU Graz (TUG) is a leading Austrian university for science and technology, renowned for excellence in information and communication technologies, computer engineering and cybersecurity. In EQUIP, TU Graz contributes expertise in secure hardware implementations, side-channel and fault analysis, and the design of efficient and secure post-quantum cryptographic solutions.