Quantum-Safe Encryption for Europe’s Strategic Autonomy – The Case of ResQuant (Poland)

ResQuant is a Polish deep-tech company pioneering solutions against the looming threat of quantum-powered cyber attacks. Founded in Łódź in 2020, ResQuant develops advanced quantum-safe encryption hardware to safeguard sensitive data in the coming era of quantum computing[1][2]. The company’s core innovation – a post-quantum cryptographic (PQC) accelerator – positions it as a rare European player addressing a critical vulnerability: today’s encryption will be easily broken by tomorrow’s quantum computers[3][4]. By building proprietary cryptographic chips entirely designed and manufactured in the EU, ResQuant aligns closely with Europe’s drive for technological sovereignty[5]. Its hardware-based security modules implement the new NIST-standard algorithms (like Dilithium and Kyber) at high performance, offering future-proof protection for military communications, IoT devices, satellites, and critical infrastructure[6][7]. In an environment where NATO and EU institutions urgently call for quantum-resilient defenses, this Polish startup has quickly become an influential contributor. ResQuant’s emergence exemplifies how Europe’s own innovators can reduce strategic dependencies on foreign cryptography – particularly from untrusted suppliers – while staying interoperable with allied standards[8][9]. The following analysis explores ResQuant’s strategic-technological profile in depth, examining how its quantum-safe solutions support European strategic autonomy, strengthen NATO’s deterrence posture, and fortify supply chain resilience in the face of accelerating technological change.