November 5, 2021

Twelve new projects receive funding to advance the commercialisation of quantum technologies

£50 million of funding has been awarded by the UK National Quantum Technologies Programme, through the Commercialising Quantum Technologies Challenge, to twelve collaborative projects that will bring a range of quantum technologies a step closer to reality. From developing quantum computers to speed up drug discovery, to creating quantum gas sensors, the projects, which are […]

November 25, 2020

£10 million project launched to overcome the technology barriers to commercial quantum computing

Quantum computers will have significant impact upon society and will offer solutions to problems that, until now, have been impossible to solve. Currently, only small devices are available, however, work is ongoing globally to create and commercialise large and powerful quantum computers. Through the Quantum Computing and Simulation Hub and the National Quantum Computing Centre, […]

November 16, 2020

Hub funds an inspiring quantum-related enrichment programme for school students

A project that will deliver a comprehensive programme of classroom-based activities and quantum-related CPD for A-level students and their teachers has received renewed funding through the Quantum Communications Hub’s Partnership Resource Fund. The project, titled the ‘Quantum Ambassadors Programme’, aims to promote the uptake of STEM subjects, highlighting the benefits and applications of mature quantum […]

November 10, 2020

UK and Canada join forces to fund innovative collaborative research projects on quantum technologies

Eight ground-breaking collaborative projects on quantum technologies have received funding from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) to carry out research that will have significant impact across sectors such as healthcare, secure communications, defence, computing and financial services. The funding for the projects came about […]

July 11, 2019

New phase of UK quantum secure communications research and development announced

11 July 2019 The UK Quantum Communications Hub has been awarded further funding of approximately £24M to deliver its vision of integrated quantum secured communications. Funded through the UK National Quantum Technologies Programme as part of a national network of four quantum technology hub consortia, the Quantum Communications Hub is currently completing the first phase […]

October 27, 2018

Further Investment into Quantum Technologies

Last month the Chancellor, Philip Hammond, announced renewed government investment of £80m (plus £15m for capital equipment) to help further develop quantum technologies as part of the UK National Quantum Technologies Programme. The quantum technologies sector has been identified as a key component of the government’s modern Industrial Strategy. The funding will support research and […]

March 1, 2016

Minister announces major investment in doctoral training and Quantum Technologies research at York

[D. Garner, Head of Media Relations, University of York] The University of York is to benefit from investment in science and engineering research totaling £204 million announced by Science minister Jo Johnson today. It is one of 40 UK universities which will share in £167 million support for doctoral training over a two year period, […]

June 4, 2015

Launch of the National Quantum Communications Hub

York, 4 June 2015 More than 120 academics, researchers, students, industry representatives and policy makers from the world of quantum technologies gathered in York’s Ron Cooke Hub on the 4th of June to celebrate the launch of the Quantum Communications Hub – part of the new UK national network of four quantum technology hubs. The £24m […]

January 6, 2015

New Hub to make quantum leap in secure communications

Our scientists are leading a new £24m hub to explore how quantum physics can be used to develop secure communications. The unique collaboration between UK universities and industry, will exploit fundamental laws of quantum physics for the development of secure communication technologies and services for consumer, commercial and government markets. Read more here…