Apply for funding to expose and overcome critical bottlenecks associated with the implementation of quantum computing within classical computational workflows.
Status: OPEN
Reference: OPP1360
Publication date: 26 August 2026
Opening date: 4 September 2026
Deadline model: Single-stage
Deadline date: 3 November 2026 4:00pm UK time
Description
Quantum Mission 1 is part of the UK’s National Quantum Strategy and it calls for a globally competitive quantum computing ecosystem capable of delivering quantum computers that exceed one trillion coherent operations well in excess of classical capabilities. It aims to combine this capacity with demonstrable economic and societal benefits to enable widespread adoption and integration within classical workflows.
Quantum Mission 1 calls for three core outcomes:
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a competitive UK quantum computing ecosystem
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demonstrable economic and societal value
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widespread adoption and integration