Scaling performance of quantum computing hardware: CR&D
UK Research and Innovation funds collaborative R&D to advance scalable, high-performance hardware and software for universal fault tolerant quantum computers in the UK.
Funder: UK Research and Innovation
Due Dates: October 2, 2026 (Competition closes — full application deadline, 11:00am UK time)
Funding Amounts: £1M–£3.5M per project; up to £33M total available; 24–36 month project duration
Summary: Supports collaborative R&D projects advancing hardware and software to enhance scale, programmability, and performance in universal fault tolerant quantum computers in the UK.
Key Information: Lead must be a UK registered business or RTO; collaborations only; strict eligibility on project size, partners, and cost breakdowns.
Description
This opportunity, funded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) through Innovate UK, is aimed at accelerating the development and production readiness of advanced quantum computing hardware and associated software. The focus is on addressing critical challenges in scaling, programmability, and runtime performance for universal fault tolerant quantum computers. Projects should target significant capability gaps, demonstrate feasibility of proposed solutions, and have a clear roadmap to impact. The call encourages strong industry-academic collaborations and technology-agnostic approaches relevant to second generation quantum technologies.
