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 19, 2020

Interactive map of UK Quantum Landscape launched

The Knowledge Transfer Network (KTN) has recently released an interactive, searchable and open access tool that maps quantum investment and expertise within the UK. The Quantum Landscape includes businesses, research groups, projects funded through UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), UK national centres and postgraduate training centres and is intended to be used as a point […]

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 13, 2020

Strategic intent for the UK National Quantum Technologies Programme released

Quantum Technologies will revolutionise the world we live in and provide answers to some of the greatest unsolved problems to date. They will have an impact upon numerous sectors including communications, healthcare, finance, IT and defence and security, to name just a few. Significant investment is being made right around the globe, but with its […]

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 […]

November 9, 2020

Quantum Communications Hub exhibits at first ever virtual UK National Quantum Technologies Showcase

The annual UK National Quantum Technologies Showcase, organised by the Knowledge Transfer Network (KTN) and Innovate UK, took place virtually for the first time, on Friday 6 November 2020. The event, which is usually held in London and attended by over 700 people from industry, government and media, was held online with a record 1200 […]

October 26, 2020

Hub to exhibit at virtual UK National Quantum Technologies Showcase 2020

The UK National Quantum Technologies Showcase, which has been an annual fixture in the industry calendar since 2015, is taking place virtually on Friday 6 November 2020. The Showcase, which is being hosted by the Knowledge Transfer Network in collaboration with Innovate UK, aims to highlight the expertise, capabilities and advances of quantum technologies in […]

October 26, 2020

The latest round of Partnership Resource Funding is now open!

The Quantum Communications Hub is pleased to announce a new round of Partnership Resource Funding, which aims to support new collaborations that are closely aligned with the work of the Hub. The vision of the Quantum Communications Hub, which is funded through the UK National Quantum Technologies Programme, is to deliver integrated secure quantum communications […]

October 26, 2020

IET launches Quantum Engineering Technical Network and Community Group

Emerging quantum technologies will have a major impact on engineering sectors ranging from satellites to computing platforms; numerous engineering disciplines will be needed to ensure the commercialisation and exploitation of quantum technologies.  In order to support this and to help to widen and grow the Quantum Engineering community, the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) […]

October 13, 2020

International Quantum Shorts film festival opens for entries!

Quantum Shorts is an annual, international competition for creative works inspired by quantum physics. It is organised by the Centre for Quantum Technologies (CQT) at the National University of Singapore and supported by partners around the world. The Quantum Shorts film festival is returning with a new call for entries. Organisers seek films up to […]