Contracts for innovation: ProQure, scaling UK quantum computing

Innovate UK
Ongoing

Funding

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Location

England

Applications

Rolling (always open)

Overview

This grant offers up to £14 million in phase one funding for quantum computing projects. You can use the money to develop, build and test quantum computing hardware and software. The goal is to show your quantum computing solution can work at commercial scale. This is part of the ProQure programme which aims to scale UK quantum computing. The funding helps you demonstrate real-world applications of your technology. You need to show how your solution could be deployed commercially. This is a major funding opportunity for quantum technology companies.

Eligibility

Key requirements:

  • Must develop integrated quantum computing hardware and software
  • Must demonstrate commercial scale deployment
  • Must validate quantum computing applications
Who is this for?

This grant is for organisations developing quantum computing technology. You need to be working on integrated quantum hardware and software solutions. You should be ready to demonstrate commercial applications of your quantum computing technology.

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Organisations can apply for up to £14 million in phase one to develop, build and validate integrated quantum computing hardware and software to demonstrate commercial scale deployment and applications of your quantum computing solution.

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Last updated: 5 April 2026