The company has built a full-chain technology R&D system and carries out forward-looking patent development around its core technologies, forming a multi-dimensional intellectual property protection network that provides solid support for continuous innovation and market competitiveness.
The company places high importance on intellectual property protection, has established a comprehensive IP management system, and pursues all-round, multi-level patent development around its core technologies.
As of December 2026, the company has filed a cumulative total of 217 quantum-security-related patent applications, including 185 invention patents, 22 utility model patents, and 10 design patents; 123 patents have been granted, including 98 invention patents. The patents cover quantum communication, aerospace engineering, chip design, cryptography, software engineering, and other fields, forming a complete patent barrier.
Meanwhile, the company is actively developing international patents, having filed 35 PCT international patent applications covering the United States, Europe, Japan, South Korea, Southeast Asia, and other major countries and regions, providing intellectual property protection for the company's global expansion.
The company has established a four-tier R&D system of "basic research – technology development – productization – engineering", with its global R&D headquarters in Hefei and R&D sub-centers in Beijing, Shenzhen, and Shanghai. It has also set up joint R&D centers with top universities and institutions such as the University of Science and Technology of China, the CAS National Space Science Center, Peking University, and Tsinghua University.
Focused on fundamental theoretical research in quantum physics, cryptography, and aerospace engineering, exploring frontier technologies to build reserves for the company's long-term technology development.
Focused on R&D of core technologies such as satellite-borne QKD, quantum-resistant chips, and satellite-ground laser communication, overcoming key technical challenges and forming core technology capabilities.
Transforms core technologies into standardized products, completing product design, development, testing, and mass production to ensure product quality and performance.
Focused on product engineering deployment and scenario adaptation, providing customers with solutions and technical services to achieve industrial application of the technology.
