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2523: Scaling performance of quantum computing hardware: CR&D Opportunity

Funded by:
Innovate UK
Grant Amount
GBP: 33,000,000Total fund
Deadline
Sep 18, 2026
69 days remaining
Funding Purpose
Applied ResearchPrototype Development
Subjects
EngineeringComputer Science

Description

Overview

The 2523: Scaling performance of quantum computing hardware: CR&D funding opportunity supports UK registered organisations in developing device level hardware and associated software. The programme aims to meet the scale, programmability, and runtime performance needs of universal fault tolerant quantum computers. Innovate UK provides this grant through UK Research and Innovation.

Funding and Benefits

Applicants may apply for a share of up to £33,000,000 in total grant funding. The funding type is a grant, and the total fund is available to support collaborative projects in this area.

Eligibility

This competition is open to collaborations only. To lead a collaborative project, an organisation must be a UK registered business or a research and technology organisation (RTO). Eligible candidates include UK registered organisations that can form appropriate collaborative partnerships.

Deadline and Timeline

  • Publication date: 30 June 2026
  • Opening date: 29 June 2026, 9:30am UK time
  • Closing date: 18 September 2026, 11:00am UK time

Application Process

Full opportunity details and the application system are available through the Innovation Funding Service. Interested applicants should access the competition overview and submit proposals via the official online portal before the closing date.

Applicants may find further guidance and resources on the UKRI Good Research Resource Hub.

Contact Information

For further information, applicants may visit the UKRI website or contact UKRI through the official contact channels. Queries related to this opportunity can also be directed via the Innovation Funding Service.

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Grant Timeline

Submission Deadline

Sep 18, 2026

Eligibility & Coverage

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Research InstitutesFor Profit OrganizationsStartups or SMEs
All Career Level
AnguillaAntarcticaAntigua and BarbudaArubaAustralia
United Kingdom
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Additional Details

Collaboration

Multi-institutional

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