Draft SRIA 2026 overview / Industrial roadmaps
Sets standardisation priorities for post-quantum cryptography, QKD, quantum networks, computing and sensing, with a quantum internet path to cross-border pilots and KPIs on SME, research and regulator participation and on standards published and used.
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Goal by 2035
Match scientific leadership with leadership in the technical rules, interfaces and governance of global quantum markets, with leadership roles in international standards bodies.
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Goal by 2035
Become a global reference for secure and trustworthy quantum technologies, supporting broad adoption of quantum-safe cryptography by 2035 with harmonised certification.
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Technologies: Post-quantum algorithms and standards, Post-quantum migration, Quantum key distribution (QKD)
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Goal by 2035
Standardise interfaces, software frameworks and benchmarking for quantum computing, to avoid vendor lock-in and support hybrid HPC infrastructures.
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Technologies: Quantum computing and simulation, Quantum software stack
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Goal by 2035
Lead reference measurement standards, testing protocols and performance benchmarks for quantum sensing.
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Technologies: Quantum sensing and metrology
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Milestone 2030 KPI
Carrier-grade multidomain QKD orchestration validated in 3 cross-border pilots, with standardised monitoring interfaces adopted by major European vendors.
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Technologies: Quantum key distribution (QKD)
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Milestone Phase 2, 2029–2031
First EU quantum internet pilot facilities at metropolitan scale (below 50 km) at TRL 4 to 5, with first standards for terminology, procedures and measurement methods.
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Technologies: Quantum networks and repeaters
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Milestone Phase 3, 2031–2034
First repeater backbone links for inter-metropolitan pilots (above 200 km) and open access facilities, at TRL 5 to 7.
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Technologies: Quantum networks and repeaters, Quantum memories
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Milestone Phase 4, 2034–2037
Cross-border pilots above 1000 km running industrial pilots, end-to-end EU certification and at least 5 qualified European suppliers per critical sub-system, at TRL 7 to 8.
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Technologies: Quantum networks and repeaters
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Goal 2035 KPI
Quantum SMEs in standards committees: 3 leading, 10 contributing and 20 observing, up from 1, 5 and 8 in 2026.
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This goal maps to no technology family, so the portal has no direct count for it; see the related pages of the chapter.
| Objective and indicator | 2026 baseline | 2030 target | 2035 target | Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standardisation: quantum communication (QKD) Telecommunications integration | At least 5 European telecom operators deploy standardized QKD integration pilots; 2 ETSI/ITU technical specifications on co-propagation and orchestration published | Carrier-grade multidomain QKD orchestration validated in 3 cross-border pilots; standardized monitoring interfaces adopted by major European vendors | QKD integrated as a standard service layer within European telecom infrastructures | 192 |
| Standardisation: quantum communication (QKD) Security ecosystem integration | Hybrid PQC/QKD demonstrations operational | Certification-ready hybrid cryptographic suites | Broad operational deployment in critical sectors | 192 |
| Standardisation: quantum communication (QKD) QKD components and systems | Benchmarking methodologies defined | European certification schemes for QKD systems and components operational | Industrial-scale European supply chain established | 193 |
| Standardisation: quantum communication (QKD) Interoperability and operationalization | Interoperability tests in pilots | Standardized APIs widely adopted | Seamless interoperability between European QKD domains | 193 |
| Standardisation: quantum communication (QKD) Certification and assurance | Catalogue of known vulnerabilities and countermeasures | EU Common-Criteria-aligned certification methodology operational | Trusted European certification ecosystem recognized internationally | 193 |
| Standardisation: quantum communication (QKD) Industrial ecosystem and procurement | 10 SMEs involved in standards development | Operational procurement programmes active | European industrial leadership in QKD deployment and certification; large-scale industrial deployment ecosystem | 193 |
| Standardisation: quantum networks Objective 1: Develop and publish high-quality European quantum standards | A few core pre-standardisation documents drafted and published as IETF RFCs | Core technical standards drafted (CEN-CLC, ETSI, IEC-ISO, ITU, IETF) | Comprehensive quantum internet standards adopted at global standardisation committees | 198 |
| Standardisation: quantum networks Objective 2: Strengthen European leadership in international standardisation | Participation in 1 international pre-standardisation group (QIRG) with 1 European expert leading | Participation in international working groups with European experts leading | Leadership in global quantum standardisation committees | 198 |
| Standardisation: quantum networks Objective 3: Build a strong standardisation ecosystem | European network providers, SMEs and organizations actively involved in pre-standardisation | European network providers, SMEs and organizations actively involved in standardisation | Certification for key quantum internet standards | 198 |
| Global summary: general targets Industry participation in standardization (quantum SMEs) | 1 leading, 5 contributing, 8 observing | 2 leading, 8 contributing, 20 observing | 3 leading, 10 contributing, 20 observing | 223 |
| Global summary: general targets RTO and metrology participation | 2 RTO, 5 NMI | 4 RTO, 8 NMI | 0 RTO (no longer needed), 15 NMI | 223 |
| Global summary: general targets Regulatory bodies participation | 1 EU, 1 national | 3 EU, 5 national | 3 EU, 8 national | 223 |
| Global summary: general targets EU-funded programmes: research programmes with a standardization deliverable; funding of industry participants | 0 programs, 5 funding | 2 programs, 20 funding | 15 programs, 0 funding (no longer needed) | 223 |
| Global summary: general targets Standards published | 1 TR, 1 TS/EN, 30 pages, 15 contributors, 0 updates, 0 deprecations | 8 TR, 6 TS/EN, 400 pages, 60 contributors, 2 updates, 0 deprecations | 20 TR, 30 TS/EN, 3000 pages, 250 contributors, 10 updates, 2 deprecations | 223 |
| Global summary: general targets Standards used | 10 downloads, 15 citations, 0 SEP | 200 downloads, 50 citations, 2 SEP | 8000 downloads, 100 citations, 30 SEP | 223 |
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Technology hubs: Quantum-safe security (post-quantum cryptography), Post-quantum algorithms and standards, Post-quantum migration, Quantum key distribution (QKD), Quantum networks and repeaters
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