The Quantum Computing Applications for Large Scale Impact: CR&D opportunity supports UK registered businesses in building quantum computing software applications that demonstrate clear value and potential for high impact on near-term quantum computing systems.

Overview

Administered by Innovate UK, this grant funding competition provides a share of up to £13 million to eligible applicants. The programme is designed to accelerate the development of quantum computing software applications with strong potential for real-world impact. Applications must be collaborative in nature, with UK registered businesses leading the projects.

Funding and Benefits

• Total fund: £13,000,000
• Funding type: Grant
• Funder: Innovate UK

Eligibility

• The competition is open to collaborations only.
• To lead a collaborative project, the applicant organisation must be a UK registered business of any size.

Research Areas and Activities

Funding is directed toward building quantum computing software applications that show clear value and potential high impact on near-term quantum computing systems. Applicants should focus on applications that can demonstrate meaningful outcomes in the near term.

Deadline and Timeline

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

Application Process

Full opportunity details and application instructions are available through the Innovation Funding Service. Applicants should review the complete competition overview before submitting a proposal.

See the full opportunity details on the Innovation Funding Service.