NQS Mission 2 Coordination Network

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

Funding

Up to £630,937

Deadline

25 November 2026

Location

England

Applications

Deadline: 25 November 2026

Overview

This grant funds a national coordination network for the UK National Quantum Strategy Mission 2. The network will connect researchers, industry partners, and network operators to advance quantum communications. You can apply for up to £630,937. The deadline is 25 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
  • Work must support the 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 that are eligible for EPSRC funding. It is focused on quantum communications, so your work must be relevant to that field. It is not for businesses, charities, or individuals applying independently.

Regions

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

Apply for funding to establish a national coordination network supporting the UK National Quantum Strategy Mission 2. The network will connect researchers, industry partners and network operators to advance quantum communications. 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 research organisation is eligible for EPSRC funding before applying. The deadline is 25 November 2026.

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Last updated: 2 October 2026