Updates and announcements

The quantum computing landscape is developing rapidly as we establish the centre. Keep up to date with progress of the NQCC programme and the quantum community here.

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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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

Wed 05 Aug 2026