The UK government has announced a £121 million investment in quantum computing projects, aiming to accelerate real-world applications and boost adoption across industries. Reports Technology News
According to the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), quantum technologies hold the potential to revolutionise areas such as healthcare, while also enhancing tools to combat crime, fraud, and money laundering.
“Backing our world-class quantum researchers and businesses is an important part of our Plan for Change,” said secretary of state for science and technology Peter Kyle.
“The UK is home to the second largest community of quantum businesses in the world, and this investment means they can go further paving the way for new quantum tools and products that make our lives easier, fuel growth, and help us tackle the great challenges of our era.”
The investment is part of the UK’s National Quantum Technologies Programme, which supports early-stage research with a clear path to commercialisation.
This includes £46.1 million delivered through Innovate UK to fast-track the adoption of quantum technologies across various sectors—ranging from computing and networking to position, navigation and timing (PNT), as well as advanced sensing
