At FIDAE 2026, one idea stood out above the rest: quantum technologies are no longer experimental, they are becoming infrastructure.
During the Space Summit in FIDAE, our CEO Paulina Assmann presented “Chile in the Quantum Era: From Science to Industry”, focusing on a critical shift already underway. As quantum computing advances, it is not only unlocking new capabilities, it is also challenging the foundations of modern cybersecurity.
Today’s encryption systems were not designed for a world with quantum computers. And that changes everything.
Why quantum technologies matter now
Quantum technologies are already being adopted across industries like telecommunications, finance, defense, and energy . Their impact comes from three fundamental capabilities:
They allow us to measure what was previously invisible, compute complex problems at unprecedented speed, and most importantly, secure information in a way that remains resilient even in a post-quantum world.
This is why quantum cybersecurity is quickly becoming a strategic priority.
Organizations are no longer asking if they should prepare, but how.
From scientific leadership to real-world impact
Chile is not starting from zero.
The country already has strong capabilities in quantum optics, photonics, computing, and quantum information, supported by national funding programs such as ANID through Anillos, Fondequip, Fondef, and Fondecyt. These initiatives sustain high-level research and development across multiple institutions.
The challenge now is different.
It is no longer about building isolated excellence, but about coordinating these efforts to scale them and connect them with real-world applications.
In this transition, industry plays an increasingly critical role. Companies like SeQure Quantum, the first Chilean company dedicated to the manufacturing of quantum technologies, are helping bridge the gap between research and deployment, bringing quantum solutions closer to real infrastructure.
Building a connected quantum ecosystem
This need for coordination was at the center of the Quantum Hub Chile workshop at FIDAE.
Building quantum capabilities in isolation is slow and costly, while global leaders are advancing through shared infrastructure and coordinated ecosystems . The Quantum Hub Chile emerges as a response to this challenge, aiming to connect academia, industry, and the public sector.
Its goal is clear: to accelerate the development and adoption of quantum technologies in Chile.
This first instance already reflects the depth of the ecosystem. Researchers and professionals from leading institutions participated, including representatives from Universidad de Concepción, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Universidad del Bío-Bío, and Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, alongside industry actors like SeQure Quantum.
This diversity is not incidental. It is the foundation for building a system capable of moving from research to deployment.
A turning point for quantum cybersecurity
Chile has the talent. It has the science. Now it is building the structure to execute.
With a national strategy underway and initiatives like Quantum Hub Chile gaining momentum, the country is positioning itself to scale its quantum capabilities and connect them with strategic sectors .
At SeQure Quantum, we see this as a defining moment.
Quantum technologies are not just enhancing existing systems, they are redefining how trust is built in the digital world. From encryption to infrastructure, the shift toward quantum-safe cybersecurity has already begun.
The future of security will not be built on assumptions.
It will be built on physics.
And it will be built together.
