Accelerating adoption of quantum enabled sensing and PNT
UK Research and Innovation funds collaborative R&D to overcome scientific and technical barriers for adopting quantum-enabled sensing and PNT technologies across real-world sectors.
Funder: UK Research and Innovation
Due Dates: September 16, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to £14.3 million total; individual project grants between £1 million and £3 million for 12–24 months.
Summary: Supports UK collaborations to overcome barriers to adoption of quantum-enabled sensing and PNT technologies.
Key Information: Lead must be a UK business; at least one SME in consortium; academic institutions cannot lead.
Description
This funding opportunity aims to accelerate the adoption of quantum-enabled sensing and position, navigation, and timing (PNT) technologies by supporting projects that address specific technical and commercial barriers. Funded by Innovate UK (part of UK Research and Innovation), the competition seeks collaborative R&D projects that will advance real-world integration and uptake of second-generation quantum technologies in sectors such as healthcare, transport, telecoms, energy, and defence. Projects should focus on overcoming customer adoption challenges and demonstrating feasibility and commercial viability through activities such as field trials, proof-of-concept demonstrations, and end-user engagement.
