Much of modern day communication relies on the use of photons to carry information, whether through fiber optic cables, free-space, or underwater. Unlocking the full potential of these quantum particles can lead to more reliable and secure (in theory infinitely secure) communication with higher bandwidth. NexQT focuses on all aspects of unlocking this potential, from designing better quantum networks, to improving the signal-to-noise ratio, to developing and implementing protocols for quantum-key distribution, to quantum homomorphic encryption, to the encoding of information in the structure of single photons to multiplexing and demultiplexing algorithms.