Ireland’s quantum leap – Walton Institute at SETU and Q*Bird deploy Ireland’s first QKD network with expandable architecture!
Q*Bird, the Dutch leader in quantum secure communication, in collaboration with the Walton Institute at South East Technological University in Waterford (SETU), has deployed Ireland’s first multi-node, entanglement-based Measurement-Device-Independent Quantum Key Distribution (MDI-QKD) network.
From breakthrough to backbone – A defining moment for quantum secure communication!
Delft - We, Q*Bird extend our heartiest congratulations to Charles H. Bennett and Gilles Brassard on receiving the ACM A.M. Turing Award, often referred to as the “Nobel Prize in Computing”, recognising their foundational contributions to quantum cryptography and...
From warning to action – Q*Bird secures national and critical infrastructure against quantum threats!
Encrypted data exchanged today can already be intercepted and stored for future decryption, a threat known as harvest-now–decrypt-later (HNDL). Today, Q*Bird’s quantum secure networks are operational across Europe, designed to remain secure even in a quantum-enabled future.
Securing mission-critical communications in the quantum era – Q*Bird at Europol Industry and Research Days 2026!
This year’s Europol Industry and Research Days 2026 featured 40 selected technology providers and among them, Q*Bird, as the only provider of quantum secure communication technology was thrilled to demonstrate live during Day 2, Theme 4: Sovereign Cloud Solutions and Quantum Resistant Technologies.
Quantum Technologies Action Agenda – Turning ambition into action!
We welcome the Quantum Technologies Action Agenda under the National Technology Strategy, presented by KIA ST, in the presence of Vincent Karremans, Minister of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy. The Agenda sets a clear direction for the Netherlands’ next phase of quantum innovation.
Leading Europe’s quantum frontier – UPM and Q*Bird launch Spain’s first multi-node MDI-QKD network
Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (also referred to as UPM), through the Quantum Information and Computing Research Group, in collaboration with Q*Bird, has deployed Spain’s first Measurement-Device-Independent Quantum Key Distribution (MDI-QKD) network, connecting 3 end nodes, marking a significant milestone in Europe’s quantum communication infrastructure.
Q*Bird secures €2.5M grant and €5M equity from EIC Accelerator to scale Europe’s quantum secure networks
Q*Bird, the Dutch leader in quantum secure communication and the world’s only commercial provider of Measurement-Device-Independent Quantum Key Distribution (MDI-QKD), is proud to announce the official signing of its EIC Accelerator 2025 grant.
Q*Bird has won the Deloitte Rising Star Award!
The Deloitte Rising Star Award recognises the most promising tech start-up in the Netherlands, companies that show incredible ambition, innovation, scalability and revenue potential.
World Economic Forum spotlights Q*Bird – Securing the Port of Rotterdam!
Q*Bird is featured in the latest white paper by the World Economic Forum and Accenture, showcasing how we are pioneering quantum-secure communications for critical infrastructure.
Q*Bird has been nominated for the prestigious Deloitte Rising Star Award!
The Rising Star competition is more than an award. It is a celebration of innovation, entrepreneurship and the technological future, recognizing the most promising tech start-ups in the Netherlands.
Honouring vision in quantum – Dr. Ingrid Romijn named Quantum.Tech Hot 10 Winner 2025!
We are beyond proud to announce that Q*Bird’s CEO and Co-Founder, Dr. Ingrid Romijn, has been awarded the Quantum.Tech Hot 10 Award 2025 at Quantum.Tech Europe in Rotterdam!
UPM installs Q*Bird MDI QKD Falqon® Series – Paving Spain’s first multi-node MDI QKD network!
We are excited to share Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM) has successfully installed Q*Bird’s MDI QKD Falqon® Series system, a major step toward Spain’s first metropolitan-scale, multi-node MDI QKD network.
Q*Bird at NATO SHINE 2025
Q*Bird is proud to contribute to NATO SHINE 2025 at the Maritime Faculty (ITUMF) in Istanbul, Türkiye, the final milestone of NATO’s Innovation Continuum. Through this strategic initiative, led by NATO Allied Command Transformation (ACT), Q*Bird supports NATO’s efforts to strengthen quantum-secure and crypto-agile communication architectures across defense networks.
Leading the quantum frontier – Q*Bird at the NATO Summit!
In an era of increasing cyber threats, quantum-secure communication is essential to safeguard both national and international security, and the Netherlands is ready to lead in making this a European reality.
Redefining quantum network management with the launch of Q*Bird Quantum Domain Controller (QDC)
Q*Bird Quantum Domain Controller (QDC) - Powering advanced quantum network management for scalable, industrial-grade QKD networks
Quantum-secure project takes the spotlight at Cybersec Europe 2025!
Q*Bird’s quantum-secure network project was honoured as runner-up at Cybersec Europe 2025, recognising our collaboration with Eurofiber and Port of Rotterdam. Discover how we are securing critical infrastructure against quantum threats with scalable MDI QKD technology.
Quantum computers are coming, and the Netherlands is ready
Quantum computers pose a major threat to current cryptography methods, but the Netherlands is ready. Discover how Dutch innovations in post-quantum cryptography and quantum key distribution are securing the digital future.
From theory to network: What sets QUEST apart?
Proud to be part of the QUEST project, backed by InnovationQuarter, alongside Single Quantum and Eurofiber. Together, we are bringing quantum-secure networks into deployment across South Holland and beyond!
Q*Bird is now operating under a new domain: q-bird.com!
Exciting news! Q*Bird has officially moved to a new domain: q-bird.com. Thank you for your continued trust and for being part of the Q*Bird community.
Fortifying Europe’s quantum communication – Q*Bird and BeQCI achieve the first cross-border MDI QKD link in Benelux
Belgium-Luxembourg QKD link expands to 132 km with Q*Bird’s multi-user network reinforcing an urgent shift toward quantum-resistant cybersecurity.
Q*Bird and Partners Win Dutch IT Channel Award for Quantum Key Distribution Project at Port of Rotterdam.
Q*Bird, together with partners Eurofiber, InnovationQuarter, and the Port of Rotterdam, have won The Dutch IT Channel Award 2025 in the category Networking & Edge Innovator of the Year for the Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) project at Port of Rotterdam.
Q*Bird Joins Experts on Nieuwsuur to Discuss the Future of Quantum Technology
Delft, 18 March 2025 - Last night, our Chief Technology & Innovation Officer (CTIO), Remon Berrevoets, took center stage in an insightful broadcast of Nieuwsuur, joining an esteemed panel of experts including Stephanie Wehner from Delft University of Technology...
Q*Bird, Eurofiber and Single Quantum partnership Awarded €1 Million Grant for Quantum Key Distribution Project
Q*Bird, Single Quantum and Eurofiber have been awarded a €1 million subsidy to push the boundaries of Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) technology, further securing digital communications. Announced at the 2025 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.
MDI Queen Showcase Event
On 23rd January, we hosted our MDI Queen Showcase Event while celebrating Q*Bird’s 3rd birthday! It was great to share how far we’ve come with quantum-secured networking and let our guests see our QKD technology in action. We set up a demo room where groups of 15...
Q*Bird leads the shift towards truly scalable quantum networks with new multi-user simultaneous link
Q*Bird’s new Falqon MQS4000 Quantum Switch enables a multi-user, multipoint-to-multipoint Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) network .
Q*Bird and SURF Launch Quantum Network in Utrecht to Boost Security
Q*Bird is excited to share their recent achievement in securing quantum communications. Q*Bird, in collaboration with SURF and Quantum Delta NL, has successfully installed a multi-user, multipoint-to-multipoint Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) network in Utrecht....
Q*Bird Founders Join Techleap’s Pole Position Program to take on the challenges of scaling their deeptech company and drive Q*Bird’s growth forward
Q*Bird’s founding team: CEO Ingrid Romijn, CTO Joshua Slater, and CTIO Remon Berrevoets, is diving into Techleap’s 7th cohort of the Pole Position program, a flagship initiative that’s all about helping deeptech startups tackle the unique challenges of scaling...
Exciting Work Visit: Jesse Six Dijkstra (NSC) and Cisco Security at Q*BIRD
Last week, we welcomed Jesse Six Dijkstra, Member of Parliament for the NSC. As a key member of the committees on digital affairs, justice, and security. he reports to the Parliament on AI and Quantum initiatives. This visit was a significant opportunity to...
Q*Bird raises €2.5 million to accelerate growth of its ‘Falqon®’ quantum security technology
Delft, Netherlands Next-generation communications security startup Q*Bird has raised a €2.5 million round to accelerate its growth in the emerging quantum security market. The funding was jointly led by QDNL Participations and...
World-first trial brings scalable quantum security to Europe’s largest port, powered by Dutch startup Q*Bird
The Port of Rotterdam Authority is trialing quantum-security provided by scalable quantum network technology from Q*Bird to protect its digital infrastructure and communications In world of increasingly sophisticated hackers and elevated geopolitical tensions, the...
Ireland’s quantum leap – Walton Institute at SETU and Q*Bird deploy Ireland’s first QKD network with expandable architecture!
Q*Bird, the Dutch leader in quantum secure communication, in collaboration with the Walton Institute at South East Technological University in Waterford (SETU), has deployed Ireland’s first multi-node, entanglement-based Measurement-Device-Independent Quantum Key Distribution (MDI-QKD) network.
From breakthrough to backbone – A defining moment for quantum secure communication!
Delft - We, Q*Bird extend our heartiest congratulations to Charles H. Bennett and Gilles Brassard on receiving the ACM A.M. Turing Award, often referred to as the “Nobel Prize in Computing”, recognising their foundational contributions to quantum cryptography and...
From warning to action – Q*Bird secures national and critical infrastructure against quantum threats!
Encrypted data exchanged today can already be intercepted and stored for future decryption, a threat known as harvest-now–decrypt-later (HNDL). Today, Q*Bird’s quantum secure networks are operational across Europe, designed to remain secure even in a quantum-enabled future.
Securing mission-critical communications in the quantum era – Q*Bird at Europol Industry and Research Days 2026!
This year’s Europol Industry and Research Days 2026 featured 40 selected technology providers and among them, Q*Bird, as the only provider of quantum secure communication technology was thrilled to demonstrate live during Day 2, Theme 4: Sovereign Cloud Solutions and Quantum Resistant Technologies.
Quantum Technologies Action Agenda – Turning ambition into action!
We welcome the Quantum Technologies Action Agenda under the National Technology Strategy, presented by KIA ST, in the presence of Vincent Karremans, Minister of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy. The Agenda sets a clear direction for the Netherlands’ next phase of quantum innovation.
Leading Europe’s quantum frontier – UPM and Q*Bird launch Spain’s first multi-node MDI-QKD network
Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (also referred to as UPM), through the Quantum Information and Computing Research Group, in collaboration with Q*Bird, has deployed Spain’s first Measurement-Device-Independent Quantum Key Distribution (MDI-QKD) network, connecting 3 end nodes, marking a significant milestone in Europe’s quantum communication infrastructure.
Q*Bird secures €2.5M grant and €5M equity from EIC Accelerator to scale Europe’s quantum secure networks
Q*Bird, the Dutch leader in quantum secure communication and the world’s only commercial provider of Measurement-Device-Independent Quantum Key Distribution (MDI-QKD), is proud to announce the official signing of its EIC Accelerator 2025 grant.
Q*Bird has won the Deloitte Rising Star Award!
The Deloitte Rising Star Award recognises the most promising tech start-up in the Netherlands, companies that show incredible ambition, innovation, scalability and revenue potential.
World Economic Forum spotlights Q*Bird – Securing the Port of Rotterdam!
Q*Bird is featured in the latest white paper by the World Economic Forum and Accenture, showcasing how we are pioneering quantum-secure communications for critical infrastructure.
Q*Bird has been nominated for the prestigious Deloitte Rising Star Award!
The Rising Star competition is more than an award. It is a celebration of innovation, entrepreneurship and the technological future, recognizing the most promising tech start-ups in the Netherlands.