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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. This initiative supports: – Accelerating research in quantum computing – Developing skills for the next generation of quantum experts – Driving application discovery across various domains Academic users are invited to submit an application for […]

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Mon 10 Mar 2025

NQCC has appointed a new Deputy Director for Research

Dr Jonathan Burnett has joined the NQCC as our Deputy Director for Research and a member of the NQCC Leadership Team! Jonathan brings a wealth of experience, having led large-scale R&D activities in quantum computation, quantum hardware, and quantum control architectures in the UK and Sweden. After completing his MSc in Physics at Royal Holloway, University of […]

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Mon 10 Feb 2025

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.   This initiative, funded through the NQCC’s SparQ programme, will support the exploration of 12 use cases in quantum computing relevant to the public, […]

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Fri 29 Nov 2024

The Responsible Quantum Industry Forum’s principles launched

Convening the Responsible Quantum Industry Forum 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 […]

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Mon 18 Nov 2024

First cohort of studentships awarded under the NQCC Doctoral Studentship Scheme

We are delighted to announce the studentships awarded to academic partners as part of the first cohort of the NQCC Doctoral Studentship Scheme. Through this scheme, we’ll be supporting 5 cohorts, totalling 30 PhD students over the next 8 years, to advance cutting-edge research in quantum computing. The funding is being provided through the EPSRC Industrial Doctoral Landscape Awards (IDLA), with the NQCC as the industrial partner. We received over 40 […]

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Thu 14 Nov 2024

The Quantum Computing Access Programme: Call for Expressions of Interest now open

The NQCC is pleased to announce the launch of the Quantum Computing Access Programme, starting with a call for expressions of interest from the UK academic community.   The programme provides access to assured quantum compute services to grow the UK’s quantum computing user community, to accelerate scientific research, innovation, skills development and applications discovery.  […]

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Fri 08 Nov 2024
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