Innovate UK: Scaling Performance of Quantum Computing Hardware
Scaling Performance of Quantum Computing Hardware
Closed for now
The funder has not said when this reopens.
Up to GBP 33 million total across the competition, to develop device-level hardware and associated software meeting scale, programmability and runtime performance needs.
Innovate UK (UK Research and Innovation), National Quantum Technologies Programme
public · national
Deadline: Fixed cut-off dates — Opened 27 June 2026, closes 18 September 2026.
This funder does not publish a success rate. We rank it using the rate observed across similar programmes and label it as an estimate rather than implying we know.
Quick — mostly identity and bank details.
Who can apply
- Sectors: deeptech
- Stage: seed, Series A and growth
- R&D activity required
- Locally registered entity required
Open to UK registered organisations.
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"UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £33 million to develop device level hardware and associated software"
Last checked against the official page on 5 October 2026
Source: apply-for-innovation-funding.service.gov.uk
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