The UK government has announced a pioneering programme worth up to £2 billion to ensure the UK stays at the forefront of quantum innovation.
The UK will become the first country to benefit from revolutionary quantum computers, sensors and networks, and support the emergence of the next generation of leading British companies who will help shape the curve of progress.
A total of £1 billion will be allocated to procure large scale quantum computers.
A further £1 billion will be distributed over the next 4 years to support leading companies and researchers to put quantum into action by investing at scale in technology development, skills and facilities.
"This investment is a strong signal of the UK’s ambition to lead in quantum innovation and capture the significant economic and societal benefits it will deliver. Quantum technologies have the potential to transform sectors from healthcare and energy to national security, with applications already emerging in sensing, computing and communications.
“It’s important to recognise that many of these advances will be underpinned by semiconductor technologies — from advanced materials and photonics to the fabrication and integration of quantum devices. Unlocking the full potential of quantum will depend on close collaboration between the semiconductor and quantum communities, working in tandem to translate world-class research into scalable, real-world systems.”
Raj Gawera, Chief Operating Officer, UK Semiconductor Centre
Read more about the announcement here.
