Grant opportunity
UKRI Integration of AI/HPC with Quantum Computing
Upcoming UKRI funding for projects that connect quantum computing, AI and high-performance computing workflows for wider research and user adoption.
- Funder
- Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council and Science and Technology Facilities Council
- Applications close 3 November 2026 at 16:00 UK time
- Applications close 3 November 2026 at 16:00 UK time: Nov 3, 2026
- Award
- Up to GBP 3.75 million per award; GBP 17 million total fund
- Applicant
- UK research organisations eligible for EPSRC funding, forming collaborative projects that integrate quantum computing into high-performance computational workflows.
- Discipline
- Quantum Computing, AI and High Performance Computing
- Region
- United Kingdom
- Posted
- Aug 31, 2026
Call summary
Overview
The opportunity supports collaborative research that develops and tests the integration of quantum computing into high-performance computational workflows.
Who can apply
Applicants must be based at eligible UK research organisations and should form teams with the expertise needed to link quantum technologies, computation and user access.
What it supports
- Quantum computing workflows
- AI and HPC integration
- User access and adoption
Funding and duration
- Total fund of GBP 17 million
- Maximum award of GBP 3.75 million
Applications close 3 November 2026 at 16:00 UK time
Applications close 3 November 2026 at 16:00 UK time: Nov 3, 2026
How to apply
Prepare the collaboration and submit through the UKRI Funding Service after the call opens on 4 September 2026.
Call details
Source-based overview
Projects should move beyond isolated technical demonstrations and show how quantum computing can be tested inside real high-performance computational workflows, enabling researchers and users to explore adoption pathways.
Eligibility
Applicants must be based at eligible UK research organisations and should form teams with the expertise needed to link quantum technologies, computation and user access.
Funding and benefits
Total fund of GBP 17 million
Maximum award of GBP 3.75 million
Themes and supported activities
Quantum computing workflows
AI and HPC integration
User access and adoption
Deadline and timeline
Applications close 3 November 2026 at 16:00 UK time: Applications close 3 November 2026 at 16:00 UK time: Nov 3, 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
Prepare the collaboration and submit through the UKRI Funding Service after the call opens on 4 September 2026.
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.