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Find similar grantsQuantum-Resilient Encryption for Special U.S. Air Force Missions is sponsored by AFWERX. AFWERX awarded QuSecure a $3. 9 million SBIR TACFI contract to develop quantum-resilient encryption capabilities for U.
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QuSecure Wins SBIR TACFI for IL6 Post-Quantum Encryption QuSecure Selected for SBIR TACFI Contract Award to Deliver Innovative IL6 PQC Capabilities to Strengthen U.S. National Defense QuSecure Selected for SBIR TACFI Contract Award to Deliver Innovative IL6 PQC Capabilities to Strengthen U.S. National Defense New Small Business Innovation Research Tactical Funding Increase Award Focused on Quantum-Resilient Encryption for Special U.S. Air Force Missions SAN MATEO, CA — March 4, 2026 QuSecure™, Inc., the market leader in post-quantum cybersecurity and cryptographic agility, today announced it has been selected by AFWERX for a Small Business Innovation Research Tactical Funding Increase (SBIR TACFI) contract award in the amount of $3.
9M . The contract is focused on Quantum-Resilient Encryption for Special U.S. Air Force (USAF) Missions to address the most pressing challenges in the Department of the Air Force (DAF).
The Air Force Research Laboratory and AFWERX have partnered to streamline the SBIR and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) process by accelerating the small business experience through faster proposal to award timelines, changing the pool of potential applicants by expanding opportunities to small business, and eliminating bureaucratic overhead by continually implementing process improvement changes in contract execution.
The DAF began offering the Open Topic SBIR/STTR program in 2018 which expanded the range of innovations the DAF funded, and as awarded on Jan. 15, 2026, QuSecure will continue its journey to create and provide innovative capabilities that will strengthen the national defense of the United States of America.
“This TACFI award advances QuSecure’s work with Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) to provide cryptographic resilience in support of the strategic deterrence mission,” said Patrick Shore, Director of Strategy, Government at QuSecure. “AFGSC operates some of the nation’s most enduring platforms, including the B-52, where secure communications and trusted cryptography are critical for mission success.
Our objective is to mature the technology in preparation for procurement and long-term sustainment to meet AFGSC mission needs. ” “We are thankful to our AFGSC and AFWERX partners for their continued support and for their leadership in advancing quantum-resilient cybersecurity,” Shore continued.
“The impact of this work extends beyond this award, marking an important step toward operationalizing quantum-resilient security for the U.S. Air Force and the broader Department of War. ” As part of this effort, QuSecure is on track to pursue Impact Level 6 (IL6) authorization, with QuProtect R3 targeted for availability for deployment in classified cloud environments by Q3 2026.
Achieving IL6 would enable Department of War mission owners and other U.S. Government agencies to deploy quantum-resilient cryptographic infrastructure in support of mission operations.
Built on QuProtect R3’s modular, crypto-agile architecture, the platform is designed to integrate across cloud and air-gapped networks, delivering centralized visibility into cryptographic assets, strengthening cryptographic governance, and accelerating adoption of emerging NIST post-quantum standards without requiring system re-architecture.
“ The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Department of the Air Force, the Department of War, or the U.S. government. ” The Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, is the primary scientific research and development center for the Department of the Air Force.
AFRL plays an integral role in leading the discovery, development and integration of affordable warfighting technologies for our air, space and cyberspace forces. With a workforce spanning across nine technology areas and 40 other operations around the globe, AFRL provides a diverse portfolio of science and technology ranging from fundamental to advanced research and technology development. For more information, visit afresearchlab.
com As the innovation arm of the DAF and a directorate within the Air Force Research Laboratory, AFWERX brings cutting-edge American ingenuity from small businesses and start-ups to address the most pressing challenges of the DAF. Headquartered at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, AFWERX employs military, civilian and contractor personnel executing an annual $1. 4 billion annual budget.
Since 2019, AFWERX has awarded over 10,400 contracts worth more than $7. 24 billion to strengthen the U.S. defense industrial base and drive faster technology transition to operational capability. For more information, visit afwerx.
com QuSecure is the pioneer of orchestrated crypto-agility and the creator of QuProtect R3, the first end-to-end crypto-agility and cryptographic command platform. QuSecure enables organizations to identify high-value assets, modernize cryptography without operational disruption, and achieve continuous compliance — all while preparing for the quantum threat. For more information, visit www.
qusecure.
com QuSecure Featured in TechDay: QuSecure Named Finalist for MIT Sloan CIO Showcase Q-Day Explained: A Strategic Guide to Quantum-Resilient Enterprise Security Meg Gleason Featured in Cybersecurity Insiders: Quantum Computers to Break Encryption in 2027 QuSecure Named 2026 MIT Sloan CIO Symposium Innovation Showcase Finalist Cryptographic Bill of Materials (CBOM): Continuous Cryptographic Visibility for Crypto-Agility and Post-Quantum Readiness Want to Stay Quantum-Safe?
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0: PQC-enabled manufacturing networks and logistics Strategic Rationale: PQC opens doors in fast-growth tech sectors Dive into our previous thought leadership content, packed with actionable insights and industry trends. Dave Krauthamer Forbes Feature on Post-Quantum Cryptography: A Once-In-A-Lifetime Opportunity To Create Truly Secure Communications The modern internet was built with the focus on connectivity rather than security.
As a result, it wasn’t designed to The Quiet Shift: Why the U.S. Quantum Bill Signals a Global Transition in Cryptographic Infrastructure Most commentary on the recent U.S. quantum reauthorization bill has focused on funding levels, research expansion, and national competitiveness.
However, QuSecure Garrison Buss Featured in TechRadar Pro: Encryption Breaking Technology Is Now 20x Cheaper and CEOs Should Be Very Worried Modern cryptography relies on the assumption that breaking encryption isn’t practical, as it is too computationally difficult and expensive.
As QuSecure Earns Gold Award for Post-Quantum Cryptography Leadership from American Business Awards as Industry Shifts to Active Migration Gold Stevie Award for Cybersecurity Company and Bronze Cybersecurity Solution Stevie Award Recognize QuSecure’s Crypto-agile Infrastructure Innovation in 24th Annual Rebecca Krauthamer Featured in Refresh Miami: The Other ‘Crypto’ That Miami Founders Need to Care About The quantum threat is emerging.
Google’s latest research indicates that the resources required to break the encryption securing Bitcoin may QuSecure Named a Finalist in the MIT Sloan CIO Symposium 2026 Innovation Showcase QuSecure is named a finalist in the 2026 Innovation Showcase by the MIT Sloan CIO Symposium, taking place on May QuSecure Garfield Jones Featured on TechNadu: Why Encrypted Data Today May Not Stay Secure in a Quantum Future “I think harvest now, decrypt later is one of the risks that we see is really happening and is being QuSecure Meg Gleason Featured in TechRadar Pro: “FCC Router Ban Begs the Question: Do You Know What’s Running in Your Network?
” The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) router ban marks a significant shift as U.S. regulators target the procurement of certain foreign-made QuSecure Featured in Security Today: Post-Quantum Migration Market Shifts Toward Execution The timelines for post-quantum cryptography migration are narrowing as Google, Cloudflare, and India move toward a 2029 target.
Recently featured QuSecure Featured in Quantum Zeitgeist: 3 Ways to Accelerate Your Quantum Security Google’s recent research suggests the quantum resources needed to break current encryption may be lower than previously thought. In a QuSecure Selected for SBIR TACFI Contract Award to Deliver Innovative IL6 PQC Capabilities to Strengthen U.S. National Defense CEO, Co-Founder, Board Member
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The OCRP Outcomes Consortium Development Award supports a multi-institutional research effort conducted by leading ovarian cancer researchers and consumer advocates that specifically focuses on identifying and understanding predictors of disease outcomes in ovarian cancer patients. This effort will be executed through a two-stage approach using two separate award mechanisms: this FY12 Outcomes Consortium Development Award, which will enable the consortium to lay the groundwork for the research project, including proof of concept, and the FY14 Outcomes Consortium Award, which will support the execution of the full research project. Funding Opportunity Number: W81XWH-12-OCRP-OCDA. Assistance Listing: 12.420. Funding Instrument: CA,G. Category: ST. Award Amount: $1.3M total program funding.
Defense Health Agency (DHA) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program is sponsored by Defense Health Agency (DHA). The DHA SBIR program provides funding and support for small businesses to develop innovative healthcare technologies and solutions that benefit the military. It focuses on biomedical and health-focused technologies that enhance medical readiness, clinical care delivery, force health protection, operational medicine, and military healthcare modernization. Topics are aligned with real-world needs such as trauma care, telemedicine, infectious disease diagnostics, and wearable monitoring tools.
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