UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £32.8 million for collaborations developing the supply chain for quantum enabled sensing. This funding is from Innovate UK.
Status: OPEN
Reference: 2495
Publication date: 15 June 2026
Opening date: 3 June 2026
Deadline model: Single-stage
Deadline date: 8 July 2026, 11:00am UK time
Description
The funding will be provided for projects developing supply chains for sensing and position, navigation and timing (PNT) applications using second generation quantum technologies. This is subject to a sufficient number of high quality applications being received.
The aim of this competition is to stimulate the supply chain for sensing or PNT solutions enabled by quantum technologies. Projects will bring together the supply chain partners for a sensing system integrator, or manufacturer, to accelerate commercialisation of quantum enabled sensing systems. By solving the innovation challenges slowing commercialisation, projects will strengthen the UK’s position as an integral part of the quantum technology supply chain.
Your project must address the challenge of a quantum enabled system integrator, or Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), relevant to quantum sensing or PNT, or address multiple cross platform challenges.
Projects must:
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deliver an industrially relevant, deployable demonstration of the quantum enabled sensing system
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demonstrate a practical and credible route to market by including a plan to commercialise the sensing solution
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undertake the majority and critical project work in the UK
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plan to further develop and exploit the solution within or from the UK