Funder

Innovate UK and other funders: SBRI: Quantum Catalyst Fund, phase 1 and phase 2

Added date

01/06/2023

Closing date

27/06/2023

Call summary

The aim of this competition is to explore the benefit of using quantum technologies in various areas of interest for the UK Government. Accelerating the adoption of quantum solutions by the public sector and for the public benefit. In phase 1 you must conduct a desk study with detailed planning for a specific application of quantum technologies in the public sector. You must align this with the UK Governments areas of interest. Phase 1 is an opportunity to engage with a government department or organisation on the challenge you propose to develop further in phase 2. In a Phase 2 demonstrator, your project will be tested to assure and prove that the developed proposal is suitable and feasible in meeting a specific need or problem for the Government.

Scientific scope

Specific themes Your project can focus on one or more of the following quantum technologies: quantum sensing and imaging quantum communications quantum position, navigation and timing (PNT) quantum components quantum computing.

PI eligibility

Applicant type Academic Institution; Commercial or Private Sector; Government or Public Sector; Individuals: Early Career and Emerging in Field; Individuals: Mid-Career to Established in Field; Non-profit