4th Annual Commercialising Quantum Global 2025
NQCC will be participating in the Annual Commercialising Quantum Global returns for its fourth edition, bringing together 1,000 attendees from across the quantum ecosystem.
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Summer Science Exhibition 2025
The NQCC is leading a ‘quantum zone’ at the Royal Society’s Summer Science Exhibition in 2025, working with partners to showcase quantum science and technology across the UK.
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NQCC’s Quantum Hackathon 2025
The National Quantum Computing Centre will host the fourth UK Quantum Hackathon in July 2025. As part of the NQCC’s SparQ programme, the event aims to explore and raise awareness about the current capabilities and limitations of quantum computing technology, nurture talent development, and bring stakeholders together.
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Quantum Fringe 2025
Quantum Fringe is a series of events centred around quantum computing taking place in the summer of 2025, including conferences, workshops, and seminars. The festival is organised by the Quantum Software Lab, in partnership with the NQCC.
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Festival opens up the quantum realm
Taking inspiration from the better-known Edinburgh Fringe, the idea was to create a diverse programme of events to engage and inspire different audiences with the latest ideas in quantum computing.
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Unique minds: why accommodating neurodivergent scientists matters
In an interview with the Physics World, Daisy Shearer at NQCC shares her thoughts on how the sensory inputs and emotion regulation are different to neurotypical people, requiring a lot of energy to manage.
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Wrangling Qubits in a Professional Quantum Lab
NQCC, a state-of-the-art facility: Learn about the architectural and engineering considerations required to support advanced quantum computing infrastructure, the integration of collaborative spaces for diverse stakeholders, and how the facility’s design balances cutting-edge technology with sustainability and future-proofing.
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NQCC launches Insights Paper exploring quantum computing’s transformative potential in healthcare and pharmaceuticals
The NQCC’s first Insights Paper explores the convergence of quantum computing with healthcare and pharmaceuticals. Developed through extensive sector engagement, the paper offers clear, actionable insights for healthcare leaders, pharma innovators, policymakers, and funders. Explore how quantum computing can help tackle national and global healthcare challenges and accelerate advancements in drug discovery, early diagnosis, and personalised treatment.
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The NQCC Quantum Computing Access Programme – now open for academic proposals
The Quantum Computing Access Programme offers UK academia access to cutting-edge quantum computing resources, supporting the growth of the nation’s quantum computing community. Academic users are invited to submit an application for access to QC resources in Q2 2025. This programme is part of the NQCC’s ‘SparQ’ initiative, which supports the UK’s journey toward quantum readiness.
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STFC Cross Cluster Proof of Concept: SparQ Quantum Computing Call
The NQCC, in collaboration with the STFC’s Campus and Cluster team, is pleased to announce the successful projects awarded funding as part of this year’s Proof of Concept Call in Quantum Computing.
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The Responsible Quantum Industry Forum’s principles launched
Quantum technologies, including computing, communications, and sensing, have the potential for transformative impacts. As these technologies become more widely adopted in the UK and beyond, it is critical that they are developed and used responsibly, as emphasised by the strong focus in the UK’s National Quantum Strategy to responsible innovation, ethical use, and societal good.
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