Cryptographic security is only as strong as the randomness that underlies it. This is a principle that has long been understood in theory — but rarely addressed at the hardware level. SeQure Quantum is changing that.
SeQure Quantum Sp. z o.o. has been awarded co-financing for the implementation of a project titled “Development of a Self-Testing Quantum Random Number Generator (QRNG)” under the European Funds for Pomerania 2021–2027 programme to develop a self-testing quantum random number generator (DI QRNG) — a device that not only generates certified randomness at the quantum level, but automatically verifies its own security in real time, without the need to trust the underlying hardware components.
The project runs from May 2025 to December 2028, with a total value of PLN 2,449,461, of which PLN 1,736,871 is co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund.
What makes a self-testing QRNG different
Most random number generators — even those used in critical security systems — rely on mathematical algorithms or physical processes that can, under certain conditions, be predicted or reproduced. A quantum random number generator solves this by drawing entropy directly from quantum phenomena, which are fundamentally unpredictable by the laws of physics.
What makes SeQure Quantum’s approach a step further is the self-testing capability. A standard QRNG trusts that its hardware is functioning correctly. A self-testing QRNG — technically known as a Device-Independent QRNG (DI QRNG) — verifies this automatically, in real time, without relying on assumptions about the integrity of its components. This is a meaningful distinction in environments where supply chain integrity cannot be guaranteed.
What the project will deliver
The R&D programme covers industrial research into quantum randomness mechanisms and the experimental development of working prototypes. Concretely, the project aims to produce three QRNG prototypes featuring a proprietary optoelectronic chip and single-photon detectors, with full implementation of self-testing algorithms, randomness extraction, and buffer management. The architecture will also integrate quantum key distribution (QKD) and post-quantum cryptography (PQC) protocols, as well as compatibility with telecommunications infrastructure and HSM modules.
The result will be a functional prototype meeting the highest cryptographic standards — verifiable in real time and ready for deployment in quantum-safe infrastructure across sectors including cybersecurity, critical infrastructure, finance, telecommunications, defence, and gaming systems.
Our target groups
The project targets organizations operating in sectors where data security, cryptographic integrity, and certified randomness are mission-critical. This includes cybersecurity firms, public institutions, and IT solution providers seeking quantum-resistant encryption (PQC); operators of critical infrastructure in energy, telecommunications, and transport who require real-time secure data transmission; financial institutions protecting transactional and personal data against quantum threats; defence companies and military-adjacent organizations demanding EMC-certified, post-quantum cryptographic hardware; telecommunications operators integrating advanced key management into network infrastructure; and lottery and online gaming operators who require independently auditable, certified RNG sources to guarantee fairness and regulatory compliance. All target groups share a common need: a certified, high-entropy, quantum-attack-resistant source of randomness — precisely what the Sequre Quantum ST-QRNG device delivers.
EU backing as a signal of technological maturity
The award of European Regional Development Fund co-financing under Action FEPM.01.01 “Research and Innovation in Enterprises” is not only a financial milestone. It reflects an independent assessment of the project’s scientific and technological merit within a competitive funding process.
For SeQure Quantum, this recognition reinforces a broader trajectory: building quantum security technology that meets the demands of the most regulated and security-sensitive industries — from the ground up, at the hardware level.
This project is co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund under the European Funds for Pomerania 2021–2027 Programme, Priority FEPM.01 “European Funds for a Competitive and Smart Pomerania”, Measure FEPM.01.01 “Research and Innovation in Enterprises”. Grant agreement no.: FEPM.01.01-IP.03-0073/25-00. More information on EU-funded projects: www.mapadotacji.gov.pl
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