ECSO Cyber Investor Days in London 2025

5 Jun 2025 | London, Uk, United Kingdom

Rui Semide

CEO

N10gled, Lda

Évora, Portugal

4 profile visitsCybersecurity Provider

Developing satellite-based Quantum Keys as a Service (QKaS)—a physics-backed shield for cybersecurity, unbreakable even by unlimited computing power.

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N10gled, Lda

N10gled, Lda

Évora, Portugal

N10gled is a Portuguese startup founded by three individuals and one company, each bringing years of experience in the space and quantum technology sectors. The company is developing an end-to-end Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) infrastructure to offer Quantum Keys as a Service (QKaS). This includes a transportable ground segment—TAQS—and a satellite payload—HEKATE—designed to establish quantum-secure keys over long distances using the fundamental laws of physics. The ground segment is being developed with support from the European Space Agency and the Portuguese Space Agency, while the space segment has begun development with support from the Portuguese Innovation Agency. N10gled is also a key partner in a European Defence Fund project focused on future quantum-secure communication systems. The company is headquartered in Évora, where it operates its main office and optical laboratory.
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About me

Holds a pre-Bologna degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto. Over the past 30 years, built a broad track record across leading companies in the space technology, biomedical, healthcare, and diagnostics sectors. Brings deep expertise in marketing and business development for high-tech ventures, particularly in the space domain. Currently CEO of N10gled, with additional responsibilities in systems engineering, and also collaborates with Omnidea on quantum technologies. Owns a company representing prescription medical devices. Maintains a strong international network and solid experience in securing both public and private funding at national and international levels.

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Skills

  • Quantum Technologies
  • Quantum key distribution
  • Cybersecurity
  • Space
  • satellites