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SparQ Access Industry Channel: Participants announced!

The NQCC has announced the organisations selected through the Expressions of Interest (EOI) process for access to quantum computing hardware resources via the new SparQ Access Industry Channel. Applied Quantum Computing AstraZeneca Kū Quantum AI Nexorion Spacetech Ltd Powertica Commodities Qatalyst-Quantum Quantum Base Alpha Riverlane Softomate Solutions This initiative opens the door for industry practitioners […]

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Wed 04 Nov 2026

NQCC’s annual snapshot of the UK quantum computing landscape

The National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC) has published an update to its annual Baseline Report, which analyses the quantum computing landscape in the UK. Quantum computing is evolving rapidly. So, how has the landscape changed, especially since the formation of NQCC? How does the UK compare internationally? And where are the emerging strengths, opportunities and […]

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Fri 23 Oct 2026

Quantum Computing Testbed Initiative (QCTI): Phase 1 Report published

The National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC)’s QCTI programme has reached a significant milestone, with Phase 1 successfully concluding at the end of 2025. We’re pleased to publish the QCTI Phase 1 Report, highlighting the achievements and near-term outcomes. Co-delivered by the NQCC and Innovate UK, Phase 1 awarded £30 million across seven quantum technology providers […]

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Wed 21 Oct 2026

Quantum Standards Network (QSN) Community is now live

Quantum progress depends on more than advancing the technology. Building understanding, capability, and readiness across the ecosystem matters too. The QSN is the UK’s national coordination initiative for quantum technology standardisation, managed by the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) and funded by the UK Government. It is developed in collaboration with BSI, the National Quantum Computing […]

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Fri 02 Oct 2026

Festival season finds Quantum Software Lab in high spirits

This summer’s Quantum Fringe brought together students, scientists and the public for a programme of inspiring events – while also providing an opportunity to celebrate the third anniversary of the Quantum Software Lab (QSL) at the University of Edinburgh. Since its launch in 2023, QSL has grown from around 15 members to almost 100 researchers, […]

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Fri 02 Oct 2026

Expression of Interest for SparQ Access Industry Channel now open

The NQCC’s SparQ Access provides access to assured quantum computing services to help grow the UK’s quantum computing user community. The SparQ Access Industry Channel will be the door for trialling access to quantum computing resources for industry practitioners. This channel will: Allow companies to explore early quantum computing use cases through free access to quantum computing resource Help build organisational readiness and derisk […]

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Wed 05 Aug 2026