The University of Illinois received a $571,719 project grant award from the National Science Foundation Division of Computing and Communication Foundations under the Computer and Information Science and Engineering federal grant program (CFDA 47.070). The grant supports research to develop new cryptographic capabilities enabled by quantum technologies. Specifically, the University will conduct two research focuses. The first develops encryption schemes, outsourcing methods, and secure computation protocols that enable verifiable deletion of sensitive data. The second aims to strengthen the quantum no-cloning principle to build foundations for unclonable cryptography. Additionally, the University will establish mentoring programs and seminars for cryptography researchers and develop explanatory materials. The three-year award period began on May 15, 2023 and is scheduled to conclude on April 30, 2026.
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