Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), will invest up to £13 million from UKRI. This is subject to a sufficient number of high quality applications being received. The aim of this competition is to develop and implement high impact quantum software applications to realise the commercial value and broader social value of near term quantum computers. Projects must focus on real world problems of industrial, economic, public sector or societal relevance, where quantum computing can offer practical advantages over classical approaches. We particularly encourage applications in sectors where quantum computing could be a significant disruptor. Your project must deliver validated applications and evidence of performance on near term quantum systems, and a clear route to exploitation and adoption in the UK. Your proposal must: have total grant request between £300,000 and £4 million last between 24 and 36 months carry out the majority of its project work in the UK intend to exploit the results from or in the UK In applying to this competition, you are entering into a competitive process. This competition has a funding limit, so we may not be able to fund all the proposed projects. It may be the case that your project scores highly but we are still unable to fund it. Our experience from similar competitions suggests that you could have 30% chance of success. We consider a range of factors when determining whether to provide funding to applicants. This includes an assessment of prior conduct, such as any outstanding payments owed to Innovate UK or UKRI. Such factors may influence the funding decision, potentially resulting in a refusal of funding or an award subject to additional scrutiny. We also reserve the right to adjust funding allocations for any of our competitions. This may be in response to changes in policy, portfolio funding considerations or broader government funding decisions. This competition closes at 11am UK time on the deadline stated in this Innovate UK competition brief. We cannot guarantee other government or third party sites will always show the correct competition information.
