The Accelerating Adoption of Quantum Enabled Sensing and PNT funding opportunity, provided by Innovate UK, supports UK registered businesses in addressing technical and commercial barriers to accelerate the adoption of quantum enabled position, navigation, and timing (PNT) and sensing technologies. A total fund of up to £14.3 million is available for collaborative projects.

Overview

This funding opportunity is open to collaborations only. The aim is to accelerate the adoption of quantum enabled PNT and sensing technologies by targeting specific technical and commercial challenges. The programme provides grant funding to support businesses in bringing these advanced technologies to market.

Eligibility

• Who can lead: The lead organisation must be a UK registered business.
• Consortium requirement: The consortium must include at least one UK registered micro, small, or medium-sized enterprise (SME) claiming grant funding on the application.
• Collaboration mandatory: This competition is open to collaborations only. Single applicants are not eligible.

Funding and Benefits

• Total fund: £14,300,000
• Funding type: Grant

Deadline and Timeline

• Opening date: 4 August 2026, 9:00am UK time
• Closing date: 16 September 2026, 11:00am UK time
• Publication date: 7 August 2026

Application Process

Full opportunity details and the application portal are available on the Innovation Funding Service. Applicants should refer to the official competition page for complete guidance and submission instructions.