NQS Mission 2: Components, systems and architectures

UK Research and Innovation, Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, Science and Technology Facilities Council
Deadline

Funding

Up to £2,560,000

Deadline

24 November 2026

Location

England

Applications

Deadline: 24 November 2026

Overview

This grant funds research into quantum networking, communications, and the future quantum internet. It supports the UK National Quantum Strategy Mission 2. You can apply for up to £2,560,000. The deadline to apply is 24 November 2026. You must be based at a UK research organisation that is eligible for EPSRC funding.

Requirements to check

Who can apply:

academic

Key requirements:

  • Must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for EPSRC funding
  • Research must support UK National Quantum Strategy Mission 2

This summary may not include every exclusion. Check the full eligibility rules, including who and what the funder will not support.

Who is this for?

This grant is for researchers based at UK research organisations eligible for EPSRC funding. It is aimed at those working on quantum networking, communications, or quantum internet technologies. It is not for businesses, charities, or individuals outside of eligible research institutions.

Regions

Full details from UK Research and Innovation, Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, Science and Technology Facilities Council

Apply for funding to advance research supporting the UK National Quantum Strategy Mission 2, strengthening UK leadership in quantum networking and communications and the future quantum internet. You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for EPSRC funding.

How to apply

You must apply through the UKRI Funding Service portal. Check that your organisation is eligible for EPSRC funding before applying. The deadline is 24 November 2026.

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Last updated: 2 October 2026