Verified Q*Bird press release, 12 January 2026
What it does not test. This does not establish that the technology has been deployed by any network operator or customer.
How this item counts. Towards autonomy: it changes who made the parts. Binding 2 of 3 (agreed or funded), scale 1 of 3 (small), Verified counts in full: weight +2 of 36 possible. EUR7.5M EIC funds Dutch QKD hardware (parts); not yet deployed by any operator. European Sovereignty Index