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This funding call under the Horizon Europe Work Programme 2025 addresses the security of implementations of Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) algorithms. The objective is to ensure that implementations of PQC algorithms are resistant to side-channel and fault attacks, which pose significant threats to digital information and communication security. Projects should focus on developing countermeasures optimized for a balance between security, performance, and cost. Recommendations for implementing resilience against various attacks, including AI-enhanced attacks, and the analysis of new or combined attack methods are encouraged. The scope emphasizes solutions applicable to real-world conditions, including IoT, cloud-based applications, and automotive sectors, where countermeasures must be effective yet resource-efficient. Key activities include the evaluation of PQC algorithm resilience, development of new countermeasures, and advancing understanding of attack surfaces. Eligible participants are limited to entities in EU Member States and Associated Countries, ensuring strategic autonomy and security.
Opening: 12-06-2025
Deadline(s): 12-11-2025
Expected Outcome
• Implementation of PQC algorithms resistant to side-channel and fault attacks.
• Optimized countermeasures balancing security, performance, and costs.
• Recommendations for resilience against diverse attacks, including hardware specifications.
• Identification and analysis of new or AI-enhanced attack vectors under real-world conditions.
Scope
• Enhance the security of PQC algorithm implementations against side-channel and fault attacks.
• Develop countermeasures optimized for security, performance, and cost trade-offs.
• Provide recommendations on hardware requirements for resilience against various attacks.
• Analyze new and combined attack methods, including AI-enhanced techniques.
• Ensure solutions are practical for IoT, cloud-based, and automotive applications.