2523: Scaling performance of quantum computing hardware: CR&D
Innovate UK
What it funds
UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £33 million to develop device level hardware and associated software to meet the scale, programmability, and runtime performance needs of universal fault tolerant quantum computers.
Who can apply
This competition is open to collaborations only. To lead a collaborative project your organisation must be a UK registered business or a research and technology organisation (RTO).
Last checked against the official source: 6 Jul 2026. Scheme parameters are set by the funder and can change — verify before applying, or let us do it for you.
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