SBIR/STTR Research Award

Quantum-Resistant Encryption for Communications in Special USAF Missions

Award identifier 53a237655ac83774f8c8437d8435574c1d579980472b8b552f389636758b509fAwarding agency Department of Defense · Air Force

Award amount

$74,529

Program and phase

SBIR · Phase I

Award year

2024

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Award details

Awarding agency
Department of Defense
Branch
Air Force
Recipient company
QuSecure, Inc.
Proposal award date
2023-12-11
Contract end date
2024-03-15
UEI
WBKKDF2LAMV9
Solicitation number
X23.7
Topic code
AFX237-PCSO1

Research abstract

All of Federal Government and DoD haveĀreceivedĀnotificationĀto begin implementing quantum-resistant encryption algorithms within data centers and networks due to the emerging threat of quantum computing. This effort will defineĀhardware/software modifications needed forĀour commercial post-quantum cryptographyĀ(PQC) solutionĀtoĀsatisfy AFGSC and Big Safari digital communicationĀPQC/cybersecurity requirements. It will provide a high-levelĀtechnical pathĀwith milestones (including airworthiness and flight clearance elements) to equip AFGSC and/or Big Safari ???????assetsĀwith QuProtectĀfor demonstrationĀand operational utility assessment.

Technology keywords

Not reported

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Research funding history

6 SBIR/STTR records share this UEI (2020–2024). Reported award amounts total $4,297,839. Reported amounts are not federal obligations.

Phases: Phase I, Phase II, Phase II – Direct to Phase II

Agencies: Department of Defense

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Department of Defense

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