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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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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.  […]

Fri 08 Nov 2024

NQCC publishes its fourth annual report

National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC) publishes its fourth Annual Report ahead of the UK National Quantum Technologies Showcase 2024, which takes place tomorrow in London. 2024 has been a year of significant operational growth for the NQCC. Key milestones include the completion of our facility construction, the commissioning of our labs, and the deployment of […]

Thu 07 Nov 2024

The NQCC has been formally opened by the Science Minister, Lord Vallance

We are delighted to announce that the NQCC’s facility was inaugurated this morning by the Science Minister, joined by representatives from leading quantum companies, academia, the National Quantum Technologies Programme (NQTP), and government, including officials from the Office for Quantum. Many of the NQCC’s key partners and collaborators were in attendance. “The inauguration of the […]

Fri 25 Oct 2024
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