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{{Stub}} SpeQtral is a Singapore-based startup developing quantum-secure communication systems. ==Technology== The startup uses Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) technologies to create a secure communication network. They have both terrestrial-based and space-based solutions, and can integrate both into a comprehensive system. ==Intellectual Property== SpeQtral has licensed technologies and know-how for developing compact quantum light sources from the [[National University of Singapore|National University of Singapore's]] [[Centre for Quantum Technologies]]<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |url=https://www.cqt.sg/highlight/2019-04-spin-off-speqtral-funding/ |access-date=2025-12-08 |website=www.cqt.sg|title=CQT spin-off for space-based quantum communications}}</ref>. ==Traction== In 2024, SpeQtral signed an MOU with the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), DBS, HSBC, OCBC, UOB, and SPTel to study the application of QKD in financial services in Singapore<ref>{{Cite web |title=MAS Collaborates with Banks and Technology Partners on Quantum… |url=https://speqtralquantum.com/newsroom/mas-collaborates-with-banks-and-technology-partners-on-quantum-security-trials-to-address-quantum-computing-threats |access-date=2025-12-09 |website=Speqtral |language=en-US}}</ref>. They also have partnerships with SES Satellite<ref>{{Cite web |title=SES and SpeQtral Sign MoU to Advance Global Quantum-Secure… |url=https://speqtralquantum.com/newsroom/ses-and-speqtral-sign-mou-to-advance-global-quantum-secure-communications |access-date=2025-12-09 |website=Speqtral |language=en-US}}</ref> (a Luxembourgish communications satellite operator), Toshiba, and ST Engineering<ref>{{Cite web |title=SpeQtral and Toshiba Enter MoU with ST Engineering to Accelerate… |url=https://speqtralquantum.com/newsroom/speqtral-and-toshiba-enter-mou-with-st-engineering-to-accelerate-quantum-secure-communication-solutions-in-southeast-asia |access-date=2025-12-09 |website=Speqtral |language=en-US}}</ref>. The startup has integrated their technologies into the [[UK Research and Innovation]]'s [[Rutherford Appleton Laboratory]] Space’s quantum comms satellite<ref>{{Cite web |title=Free-Space Quantum Communications Trials Set the Stage for Satellite… |url=https://speqtralquantum.com/newsroom/free-space-quantum-communications-trials-set-the-stage-for-satellite-missions |access-date=2025-12-09 |website=Speqtral |language=en-US}}</ref>. ==Accolades== List awards received by the startup here. ==Funding== In 2021, the startup closed a US$8.3 million Seed round led by Xora Innovation<ref>{{Cite web |title=Tech in Asia - Connecting Asia's startup ecosystem |url=https://www.techinasia.com/temasek-platform-83m-liftoff-spacetech-firm |access-date=2025-12-08 |website=www.techinasia.com |language=en-US}}</ref>. Speqtral raised a seed round of US$1.9 million in 2019, led by Space Capital<ref name=":0" />.{{Startup/Funding history}} == See also == * List any other pages directly relevant to {{PAGENAME}} == References == {{Reflist}}

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