BRATISLAVA – 24. June 2026 – The Slovak Republic has officially launched its first quantum communication infrastructure, developed under the European project Slovak Quantum Communication Infrastructure (skQCI). The project forms part of the European Quantum Communication Infrastructure (EuroQCI) initiative, which aims to establish a Europe-wide secure communication network resilient against future cyber threats, including attacks enabled by quantum […]
Last week, the long-awaited QDrive quantum memory developed by the French company Welinq arrived at the laboratories of the Institute of Physics of the Slovak Academy of Sciences. As the first commercially available system of its kind, QDrive represents a significant milestone on the path toward scalable quantum communication and computing networks. The system was […]
On June 17, 2026 we actively participated in the international workshop Workshop about Experiences on Building National Quantum Communication Networks, held at the Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME). The event was organized within the CEQCI (Central European Quantum Communication Infrastructure) project, which brings together partners from Slovakia, Austria, Hungary, and Romania to coordinate the development and […]
BRATISLAVA – April 21. – 24. 2026 – Gravity is the faintest of nature’s forces – and yet it shapes the universe. Last week, scientists gathered in Bratislava to ask a bold question: what happens when gravity meets the quantum world? Bratislava hosted global experts on quantum information and gravity at the international conference Observers […]
In April 2026, Prof. Barry C. Sanders, a leading expert in quantum information science, visited Slovakia as part of the eduQUTE programme. His lecture series and colloquium brought together students, researchers and professionals, offering insights into quantum computing and its broader context.
Anton Zeilinger, a pioneer of quantum communication, became renowned for his research on quantum entanglement, quantum state teleportation, and practical applications of quantum cryptography. His experiments laid the foundation for quantum networks and global quantum-secured communication. Collaborations with Slovak physicists and projects demonstrate how his work inspires the development of quantum technologies in Central Europe.
The international workshop HOAQS 2025 brought leading experts in higher-order quantum structures to the High Tatras. As one of the first events of its kind, it created a platform for in-depth scientific exchange, new collaborations, and shaping future research directions in this emerging field.
RCQI at the Institute of Physics of the Slovak Academy of Sciences hosted Prof. Byoung S. Ham from the Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, South Korea, for two fascinating talks about quantum communication and quantum sensing.
What leads someone to return to Slovakia after spending years at one of Europe’s most prestigious research institutions? For Marián Janík, the answer is not only about quantum technologies, scientific achievements, or career opportunities. It is also about curiosity, the search for truth, a connection to home, and the conviction that a scientific environment should […]
On March 12, 2025, the President of the Slovak Republic, Peter Pellegrini, visited the Institute of Physics SAS, marking a key moment for Slovakia’s quantum technology development. During his visit, we discussed the future of cybersecurity and the crucial role of Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) in protecting sensitive communications. The President witnessed a live demonstration of our entanglement-based QKD prototype, which instantly detected an attempted eavesdropping. His visit highlighted Slovakia’s commitment to advancing quantum-secured communication and strengthening collaboration between science and government.