Innovate UK has announced a funding competition, offering a share of up to £33 million to support the development and production readiness of quantum computing hardware device technologies. The initiative is aimed at UK registered organisations working to solve critical system development challenges in hardware and associated software required for universal fault-tolerant quantum computing platforms.
Program Objective
• Aim: To support the development of device-level hardware and associated software designed to meet the scale, programmability, and runtime performance needs of universal fault-tolerant quantum computers.
Eligibility Criteria
• Collaboration Requirement: This competition is open to collaborations only.
• Lead Organisation: To lead a collaborative project, the organisation must be a UK registered business or a research and technology organisation (RTO).
Application Details
• Deadline: September 18, 2026.
• Full Information: Complete opportunity details can be found on the Innovation Funding Service.
This program represents a focused effort to advance the UK's capabilities in quantum computing hardware. Interested parties should review the full details on the Innovation Funding Service to understand the complete scope, funding information, and application process.