{"id":2412,"date":"2026-03-07T12:43:06","date_gmt":"2026-03-07T12:43:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kirq.numana.tech\/what-is-kirq\/"},"modified":"2026-06-08T18:46:15","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T18:46:15","slug":"what-is-kirq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kirq.numana.tech\/en\/what-is-kirq\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Kirq"},"content":{"rendered":"

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”https:\/\/kirq.numana.tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/background-header.webp” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Aldrich|||on|||||” text_text_color=”rgba(80,188,189,0.56)” text_font_size=”58px” text_line_height=”60px” text_font_size_tablet=”48px” text_font_size_phone=”36px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” text_line_height_tablet=”60px” text_line_height_phone=”36px” text_line_height_last_edited=”on|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

ABOUT<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”1″ make_equal=”on” module_class=”tablet-two-cols” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” max_width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px||0px||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ module_class=”vertical-align” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”Aldrich||||||||” header_text_color=”#50BCBD” header_font_size=”38px” width=”550px” width_tablet=”350px” width_phone=”90%” width_last_edited=”on|phone” module_alignment=”right” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”40px|40px|||false|false” header_font_size_tablet=”36px” header_font_size_phone=”28px” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

What is Kirq<\/h1>\n

[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Assistant|700|||||||” text_text_color=”#6a777f” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”18px” width=”550px” width_tablet=”350px” width_phone=”90%” width_last_edited=”on|phone” module_alignment=”right” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”|40px|||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”|40px|||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”||40px||false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

Kirq is a quantum communication testbed that combines quantum and classical technologies in real-world conditions. Kirq thus helps to reduce costs and minimise the risks faced by organisations and businesses when implementing these emerging technologies.<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_video src=”https:\/\/kirq.numana.tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Montage_EN.mp4.mp4″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” width=”550px” width_tablet=”550px” width_phone=”90%” width_last_edited=”on|phone” module_alignment=”right” custom_margin=”40px||40px||true|false” custom_padding=”|40px|||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”|40px|||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”|15px|40px|15px|false|true” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” module_alignment_tablet=”right” module_alignment_phone=”center” module_alignment_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_video][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”https:\/\/kirq.numana.tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/background-etoile-qui-est-kirq3.webp” parallax=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/kirq.numana.tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/logo-complet-eng-1.png” title_text=”logo-complet-eng” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” width=”300px” width_tablet=”250px” width_phone=”60%” width_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”40px|||40px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/kirq.numana.tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/keywords-eng.svg” title_text=”keywords-eng” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” width=”350px” width_tablet=”250px” width_phone=”60%” width_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”200px||40px|40px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”1″ make_equal=”on” module_class=”tablet-two-cols reverse-columns-mobile” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” max_width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”https:\/\/kirq.numana.tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/background-explosion2.webp” parallax=”on” custom_padding=”200px|40px|||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=”|30px||30px|false|true” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/kirq.numana.tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-texte-objectifs-kirq.webp” title_text=”image-text-objectives-kirq” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” width=”350px” width_tablet=”350px” width_phone=”50%” width_last_edited=”on|desktop” module_alignment=”right” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”||||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”||26px||false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ module_class=”vertical-align” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#002429″ custom_padding=”40px||70px|40px|false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”70px|100px|70px|100px|true|true” custom_padding_phone=”60px|30px|60px|30px|true|true” custom_padding_last_edited=”off|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/kirq.numana.tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/illustration-triangle-bas.svg” title_text=”illustration-triangle-bottom” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” positioning=”relative” horizontal_offset=”-80px” horizontal_offset_tablet=”-80px” horizontal_offset_phone=”0px” horizontal_offset_last_edited=”on|phone” width=”80px” width_tablet=”80px” width_phone=”75px” width_last_edited=”on|phone” module_alignment=”left” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”||||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”||||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_padding=”||30px|0px|false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”||30px|0px|false|false” custom_padding_phone=”||30px|0px|false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Aldrich|700|||||||” text_text_color=”#50BCBD” text_font_size=”22px” width_tablet=”” width_phone=”” width_last_edited=”on|desktop” max_width_tablet=”600px” max_width_phone=”600px” max_width_last_edited=”off|desktop” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”||40px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

Our goals<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Fira Sans Condensed|||on|||||” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” text_font_size=”22px” width=”600px” width_tablet=”600px” width_phone=”80%” width_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

Kirq\u2019s objectives are fully aligned with Numana\u2019s ambitions.<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”18px” width=”600px” width_tablet=”600px” width_phone=”90%” width_last_edited=”on|tablet” custom_margin=”20px||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n

Accelerating<\/span> technological development: To provide a neutral platform for testing, validating and developing quantum communication technologies under real-world conditions, thereby accelerating their transition to commercialisation.<\/p>\n

Fostering <\/span>collaborative innovation: To promote partnerships between researchers, businesses and public institutions to encourage open innovation and knowledge sharing.<\/p>\n

Strengthening<\/span> Quebec\u2019s leadership: Positioning Quebec as a leading player in the field of quantum technologies at national and international level. Developing a dynamic ecosystem capable of attracting funding and strategic collaborations from global players.<\/p>\n

Contributing<\/span> to the development of a skilled workforce: Support the development of highly qualified personnel by creating opportunities for learning and specialisation in quantum technologies.<\/p>\n

Preparing<\/span> for the adoption of quantum communication technologies: Serve as a neutral testing ground for interoperability and standardisation. Provide an independent and open platform for evaluating and comparing the performance of different technologies and suppliers.<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#50BCBD” custom_padding=”15px||15px||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/kirq.numana.tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/logo-numana-blanc.svg” title_text=”logo-numana-white” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” width=”120px” width_tablet=”120px” width_phone=”119px” width_last_edited=”on|phone” module_alignment=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Assistant||||||||” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”18px” header_3_font=”Assistant|700|||||||” header_3_text_color=”#FFFFFF” text_orientation=”center” width=”60%” width_tablet=”60%” width_phone=”100%” width_last_edited=”on|tablet” module_alignment=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

Numana is the organisation responsible for the creation of Kirq and its operations. We are a not-for-profit organization that acts as a technology macro-accelerator. By mobilizing the private, public, academic and community sectors, Numana develops and propels high-impact projects so that tomorrow\u2019s technologies can emerge, be tested and adopted, and benefit society as a whole.<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”32px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/kirq.numana.tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/illustration-triangle-bas.svg” title_text=”illustration-triangle-bottom” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” width=”50px” width_tablet=”50px” width_phone=”49px” width_last_edited=”on|phone” module_alignment=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Aldrich|700|||||||” text_text_color=”#50BCBD” text_font_size=”22px” width_tablet=”” width_phone=”” width_last_edited=”on|desktop” max_width_tablet=”600px” max_width_phone=”600px” max_width_last_edited=”off|desktop” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

Kirq : a direct response
to federal priorities<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Fira Sans Condensed|||on|||||” text_text_color=”#002429″ text_font_size=”22px” custom_margin=”||11px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

Quantum communications and crypto-readiness<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Assistant||||||||” text_text_color=”#6a777f” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”18px” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”|40px|||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”|40px|||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”||40px||false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

Kirq offers hybrid testbeds (classical and quantum) for testing QKD, post-quantum cryptography (PQC) and secure network architectures in real-world and controlled environments.<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Fira Sans Condensed|||on|||||” text_text_color=”#002429″ text_font_size=”22px” custom_margin=”||11px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

National security and critical infrastructure <\/b><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Assistant||||||||” text_text_color=”#6a777f” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”18px” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”|40px|||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”|40px|||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”||40px||false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

Kirq enables organisations to anticipate quantum-related threats and strengthen the resilience of defence, energy, telecommunications, transport and financial networks ahead of large-scale deployments.<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Fira Sans Condensed|||on|||||” text_text_color=”#002429″ text_font_size=”22px” custom_margin=”||11px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

Commercialisation and adoption<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Assistant||||||||” text_text_color=”#6a777f” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”18px” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”|40px|||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”|40px|||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”||40px||false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

By reducing technological and financial risks, Kirq accelerates industrial adoption, facilitates public-private collaboration and positions Quebec as a leading testing ground.<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Fira Sans Condensed|||on|||||” text_text_color=”#002429″ text_font_size=”22px” custom_margin=”||11px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

A pivotal role at the national level<\/strong><\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Assistant||||||||” text_text_color=”#6a777f” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”18px” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”|40px|||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”|40px|||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”||40px||false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

Bridging the gap between research and the market, Kirq provides a neutral and open infrastructure, essential for the practical implementation of the National Quantum Strategy.<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#e7e9eb” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/kirq.numana.tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/rapport_activite_2025_Numana.webp” title_text=”annual_report_2025_numana” url_new_window=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Aldrich|700|||||||” text_text_color=”#50BCBD” text_font_size=”22px” width_tablet=”” width_phone=”” width_last_edited=”on|desktop” max_width_tablet=”600px” max_width_phone=”600px” max_width_last_edited=”off|desktop” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]Discover our 2025 Annual Report[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Assistant||||||||” text_text_color=”#6a777f” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”18px” custom_margin=”12px||||false|false” custom_padding=”|40px|||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”|40px|||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”||40px||false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]Kirq has finally been rolled out in three cities, a series of national and international events, our achievements in quantum communication, and all the developments made by Numana in quantum computing and beyond: Discover all our achievements and results from 2025, as well as our plans for 2026, in our Annual Report.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Download the PDF” button_alignment=”left” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”18px” button_text_color=”#FFFFFF” button_bg_color=”#50BCBD” button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”7px” button_font=”|600|||||||” button_use_icon=”off” custom_margin=”||29px||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” box_shadow_style=”preset3″ global_colors_info=”{}” button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover” button_bg_color__hover=”#002429″ button_bg_enable_color__hover=”on”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

ABOUTWhat is KirqKirq is a quantum communication testbed that combines quantum and classical technologies in real-world conditions. Kirq thus helps to reduce costs and minimise the risks faced by organisations and businesses when implementing these emerging technologies.Our goalsKirq\u2019s objectives are fully aligned with Numana\u2019s ambitions.Accelerating technological development: To provide a neutral platform for testing, validating […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"difl_page_category":[],"class_list":["post-2412","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\nWhat is Kirq - KIRQ<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/kirq.numana.tech\/en\/what-is-kirq\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"What is Kirq - KIRQ\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"ABOUTWhat is KirqKirq is a quantum communication testbed that combines quantum and classical technologies in real-world conditions. Kirq thus helps to reduce costs and minimise the risks faced by organisations and businesses when implementing these emerging technologies.Our goalsKirq\u2019s objectives are fully aligned with Numana\u2019s ambitions.Accelerating technological development: To provide a neutral platform for testing, validating […]\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/kirq.numana.tech\/en\/what-is-kirq\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"KIRQ\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2026-06-08T18:46:15+00:00\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"12 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/kirq.numana.tech\\\/en\\\/what-is-kirq\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/kirq.numana.tech\\\/en\\\/what-is-kirq\\\/\",\"name\":\"What is Kirq - KIRQ\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/kirq.numana.tech\\\/en\\\/#website\"},\"datePublished\":\"2026-03-07T12:43:06+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-06-08T18:46:15+00:00\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/kirq.numana.tech\\\/en\\\/what-is-kirq\\\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/kirq.numana.tech\\\/en\\\/what-is-kirq\\\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/kirq.numana.tech\\\/en\\\/what-is-kirq\\\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Accueil\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/kirq.numana.tech\\\/en\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"What is Kirq\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/kirq.numana.tech\\\/en\\\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/kirq.numana.tech\\\/en\\\/\",\"name\":\"KIRQ\",\"description\":\"\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\\\/\\\/kirq.numana.tech\\\/en\\\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"What is Kirq - KIRQ","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/kirq.numana.tech\/en\/what-is-kirq\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"What is Kirq - KIRQ","og_description":"ABOUTWhat is KirqKirq is a quantum communication testbed that combines quantum and classical technologies in real-world conditions. Kirq thus helps to reduce costs and minimise the risks faced by organisations and businesses when implementing these emerging technologies.Our goalsKirq\u2019s objectives are fully aligned with Numana\u2019s ambitions.Accelerating technological development: To provide a neutral platform for testing, validating […]","og_url":"https:\/\/kirq.numana.tech\/en\/what-is-kirq\/","og_site_name":"KIRQ","article_modified_time":"2026-06-08T18:46:15+00:00","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Est. reading time":"12 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/kirq.numana.tech\/en\/what-is-kirq\/","url":"https:\/\/kirq.numana.tech\/en\/what-is-kirq\/","name":"What is Kirq - KIRQ","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/kirq.numana.tech\/en\/#website"},"datePublished":"2026-03-07T12:43:06+00:00","dateModified":"2026-06-08T18:46:15+00:00","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/kirq.numana.tech\/en\/what-is-kirq\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/kirq.numana.tech\/en\/what-is-kirq\/"]}]},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/kirq.numana.tech\/en\/what-is-kirq\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Accueil","item":"https:\/\/kirq.numana.tech\/en\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"What is Kirq"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/kirq.numana.tech\/en\/#website","url":"https:\/\/kirq.numana.tech\/en\/","name":"KIRQ","description":"","potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/kirq.numana.tech\/en\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/kirq.numana.tech\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2412","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/kirq.numana.tech\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/kirq.numana.tech\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kirq.numana.tech\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kirq.numana.tech\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2412"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/kirq.numana.tech\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2412\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2954,"href":"https:\/\/kirq.numana.tech\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2412\/revisions\/2954"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/kirq.numana.tech\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2412"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"difl_page_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kirq.numana.tech\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/difl_page_category?post=2412"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}