Grant opportunity
2523: Scaling performance of quantum computing hardware: CR&D
UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £33 million to develop device level hardware and associated software to meet the scale, programmability, and runtime performance needs of universal fault tolerant quantum computers.
- Funder
- UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
- 18 September 2026
- 18 September 2026: Sep 17, 2026
- Award
- share of up to £33 million
- Applicant
- UK registered organisations.
- Discipline
- Cross-disciplinary Research and Innovation
- Region
- United Kingdom
- Posted
- Jun 30, 2026
Call summary
Overview
2523: Scaling performance of quantum computing hardware: CR&D is an official UKRI opportunity. UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £33 million to develop device level hardware and associated software to meet the scale, programmability, and runtime performance needs of universal fault tolerant quantum computers.
Who can apply
UK registered organisations.
What it supports
- Cross-disciplinary Research and Innovation
- UKRI council/category: Innovate UK
- Open call subject to UKRI eligibility rules
Funding and duration
share of up to £33 million
18 September 2026
18 September 2026: Sep 17, 2026
How to apply
Use the official UKRI opportunity page to confirm the full guidance, eligibility, assessment process and submission route before applying.
Call details
Source-based overview
UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £33 million to develop device level hardware and associated software to meet the scale, programmability, and runtime performance needs of universal fault tolerant quantum computers. The official UKRI page should be used for complete scope, eligibility, application steps, funding conditions and any council-specific requirements.
Eligibility
UK registered organisations.
Funding and benefits
share of up to £33 million
Themes and supported activities
Cross-disciplinary Research and Innovation
UKRI council/category: Innovate UK
Open call subject to UKRI eligibility rules
Deadline and timeline
18 September 2026: 18 September 2026: Sep 17, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Use the official UKRI opportunity page to confirm the full guidance, eligibility, assessment process and submission route before applying.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.