Funder

Innovate UK: Commercialising quantum technology – large collaborative projects round 1

Added date

20/09/2019

Closing date

30/10/2019

Call summary

This advances the commercialisation of quantum technologies in the UK by focusing on either connectivity, situational awareness or computing. The projects must exploit second generation quantum techniques. Projects must demonstrate how the technology can be brought to market in the UK and how it fulfils an end user need. The total budget is worth up to £27 million. Grants are worth between £2m and £10m over 18 to 36 months.

Scientific scope

Quantum Computing & Technologies

PI eligibility

Lead applicants may be UK-based businesses of any size who involve at least one SME, carry out project work and intend to exploit the results in the UK. In exceptional circumstances, academic organisations can lead projects providing they provide justification to Innovate UK. All projects must be collaborative.