Apply for funding to advance the research capabilities required to deliver the UK National Quantum Strategy Mission 2, strengthening the UK’s leadership in quantum networking and communications and accelerating progress towards the deployment of the world’s most advanced quantum network and the future quantum internet.
Status: UPCOMING
Publication date: 17 September 2026
Opening date: 29 September 2026 9:00am UK time
Deadline model: Single-stage
Deadline date: 24 November 2026 4:00pm UK time
Description
Successful applications will undertake ambitious research that addresses key scientific and technological challenges underpinning future quantum networks and communications systems. Projects should demonstrate how the proposed research will contribute to the development of quantum networking capabilities, strengthen the UK research and innovation ecosystem, and support progress towards the long-term objectives of Mission 2. Projects should also consider how the knowledge, evidence, capabilities and partnerships generated through the research could inform the development and prioritisation of future activities within Mission 2, helping to shape subsequent phases of mission delivery.