This funding opportunity seeks to support international collaborative research in quantum science and technologies, bringing together researchers from the UK, Canada, G7 nations and Nordic countries to develop world-leading partnerships and advance quantum innovation.
Status: OPEN
Publication date: 27 July 2026
Opening date: 27 July 2026
Deadline model: Single-stage
Deadline date: 24 September 2026 1:00am UK time
Description
Proposals must focus on advancing one or more key areas:
- quantum algorithms and encryption (including post‑quantum cryptography)
- quantum communications
- quantum computing
- quantum materials
- quantum sensing
Proposals may integrate these thematic areas with broader topics in the natural sciences and engineering. Projects that do not address at least one of these areas are out of scope. The funding opportunity supports non-confidential, unclassified, university-based research, including work with potential dual-use applications, and encourages exploration of how quantum technologies can enhance privacy and security.
Projects may also combine quantum technologies with broader areas of natural sciences and engineering, particularly where quantum approaches can:
- enhance privacy and cybersecurity
- improve national resilience and security
- enable new scientific discoveries and industrial applications
- support technologies with potential dual-use applications