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.
The third annual UK Quantum Hackathon, delivered by the National Quantum Computing Centre will take place at the University of Warwick from 22nd to 24th July 2024. The event is part of the NQCC’s SparQ programme, aimed at exploring and raising awareness of the current capabilities of quantum computing, nurturing the talent pipeline, and connecting […]
The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) has announced the first innovative start-ups to join two new business support programmes, aimed at helping digital and quantum technology start-ups succeed in global markets. In partnership with the NQCC, the Quantum Business Incubation Centre (QuBIC) supports businesses developing innovative products or services that rely on quantum technologies. […]
In July 2023, we held our second UK Quantum Hackathon at the University of Birmingham as part of SparQ, our user engagement programme. Over the course of two days, ten teams of early career researchers used quantum computing to tackle practical problems based on use cases provided by industrial end-users. Today, we are pleased to […]
The UK’s biggest-ever investment in engineering and physical sciences postgraduate skills, totalling more than £1 billion, has been announced, to establish 65 Centres for Doctoral Training (CDTs). The NQCC welcomes the announcement of 5 CDTs in quantum technologies as part of this investment. Congratulating the winning CDTs, Dr Michael Cuthbert, Director, NQCC commented, “The development […]
The University of Edinburgh has launched its call for PhD studentships in quantum computing. The NQCC is working in collaboration with the University of Edinburgh through its Quantum Software Lab, We will support the cohort of students through a summer residential programme. The studentships will be based in the School of Informatics at Edinburgh, and […]
The Regulatory Horizons Council (RHC) has published the report Regulating Quantum Technology Applications, commissioned as part of the UK’s National Quantum Strategy. The report is an independent review of regulatory considerations for quantum technologies, commissioned by the DSIT’s Office for Quantum. It proposes a proportional, adaptive, and balanced regulatory approach to ensure the responsible, ethical and safe development […]