Cisco Research - Funding

About this program

Cisco Systems’ Cisco Research program is offering funding for quantum cybersecurity projects aimed at advancing quantum-safe cryptography, quantum-secure networking, and related defensive technologies. The program emphasizes collaborative, translational research that produces practical prototypes or standards-relevant results and often favors partnerships between academic and industry researchers. Prospective applicants should be principal investigators at universities, research institutes, or industry R&D groups and must follow Cisco Research’s posted application requirements, deadlines, and submission materials (proposal, CVs, budget) available on the Cisco Research website.