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Quantum grants in the United Kingdom

Explore Quantum grants for companies in the United Kingdom. This list brings together funding for quantum computing, sensing, communications and quantum software from UK innovation agencies, research funders and foundations, international programs open to applicants in the United Kingdom, and competitions any company can enter, with the deadline, award size and eligibility on every listing. Grants aimed at Quantum in the United Kingdom come first.

Showing 1-24 of 263 grants

Innovate UK logo
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Accelerating adoption of quantum enabled sensing and PNT

🇬🇧Innovate UK · United Kingdom

Collaborative projects to address barriers to adopting quantum sensing and PNT.

QuantumMedtech+3
£1M – £3MSep'26
Innovate UK logo
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Quantum computing applications for large scale impact: CR&D

🇬🇧Innovate UK · United Kingdom

Build quantum software that solves a named industrial problem better than classical methods.

QuantumAI
£300K – £4MSep'26
Innovate UK logo
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Scaling performance of quantum computing hardware: CR&D

🇬🇧Innovate UK · United Kingdom

Collaborative industrial research for quantum computing hardware and associated software.

QuantumHardware+1
£1M – £3.5MSep'26
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council logo
Open

Canada-G7-Nordic call for proposals on quantum technologies

🇬🇧EPSRC · United Kingdom

International collaborative research in quantum science and technologies.

Quantum
£500KSep'26
Science and Technology Facilities Council logo
Open

Early Independence: Ernest Rutherford Fellowships 2026

🇬🇧STFC · United Kingdom

A fellowship for early-career researchers building an independent STFC research niche.

AerospaceAI+3
£6MSep'26
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council logo
Open

Japan-UK Joint call for collaborations in Advanced Connectivity Technologies

🇬🇧EPSRC · United Kingdom

Collaborative UK-Japan research in advanced connectivity technologies.

AIIoT & Edge+4
£1.1MOct'26
Innovate UK logo
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UK-Singapore CRD 2026

🇬🇧Innovate UK · United Kingdom

Funding for UK-Singapore industrial research collaborations.

AIBiotech+7
£100K – £900KDec'26
UK Research and Innovation logo
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Access EuroHPC quantum computers through the pilot call

🇬🇧UKRI · United Kingdom

Apply for quantum-computing time linked to EuroHPC supercomputers.

QuantumAI
Cambridge Enterprise (University of Cambridge) logo
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Cambridge Enterprise START — Pre-Seed

🇬🇧Cambridge Enterprise · United Kingdom

Offers pre-seed equity funding for Cambridge-linked founders in science to strengthen real-world implementation.

AIBiotech+4
£20K
Defence Science and Technology Laboratory logo
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DASA Open Call — Defence Rapid Impact (Phase 2)

🇬🇧Dstl · United Kingdom

Helps research teams and institutions for DASA Defence Rapid Impact in defense innovation, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity.

DefenseAI+7
£100K – £350K
Defence Science and Technology Laboratory logo
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DASA Open Call — Emerging Innovations (Phase 1)

🇬🇧Dstl · United Kingdom

Offers research teams and institutions for DASA Emerging Innovations in defense innovation, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity.

DefenseAI+7
£50K – £100K
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council logo
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EPSRC discipline hopping in ICT: responsive mode

🇬🇧EPSRC · United Kingdom

Support for researchers moving into or from ICT research areas.

AICybersecurity+2
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council logo
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EPSRC network grant: responsive mode

🇬🇧EPSRC · United Kingdom

Support for researchers building interdisciplinary research communities.

AICybersecurity+4
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council logo
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EPSRC new investigator award: applicant-led mode

🇬🇧EPSRC · United Kingdom

Funding for early-career individuals to develop an independent research vision.

AICybersecurity+4
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council logo
Open

EPSRC overseas travel grant: responsive mode

🇬🇧EPSRC · United Kingdom

Funding for overseas visits to learn techniques or build collaborations.

AICybersecurity+4
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council logo
Open

EPSRC programme grant outline stage

🇬🇧EPSRC · United Kingdom

Flexible funding for collaborative engineering and physical sciences research.

Energy TechAdvanced Manufacturing+1
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council logo
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EPSRC standard research grant: responsive mode

🇬🇧EPSRC · United Kingdom

Research grants for excellent discovery led research within EPSRC’s remit.

AICybersecurity+5
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council logo
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EPSRC working with overseas scientists: responsive mode

🇬🇧EPSRC · United Kingdom

Collaborative research with overseas scientists through EPSRC lead agency agreements.

AICybersecurity+4
Innovate UK logo
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Innovate UK Themed Competitions

🇬🇧Innovate UK · United Kingdom

Funds sector-themed innovation competitions in the United Kingdom for hydrogen, manufacturing, agri-tech, health, and AI.

AgritechAI+13
£25K – £5M
IP Group plc logo
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IP Group Balance-Sheet Equity

🇬🇧IP Group · United Kingdom

Invests directly in university spinouts across health, deep technology, and clean technology from formation through scale-up.

AIBiotech+5
Edinburgh Innovations logo
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OCC Ventures

🇬🇧Edinburgh Innovations · United Kingdom

Backs University of Edinburgh associated companies through OCC Ventures with seed and Series A co-investment.

BiotechAI+7
£150K – £350K
IP Group plc logo
Open

Parkwalk EIS Funds (IP Group)

🇬🇧IP Group · United Kingdom

Funds United Kingdom university spinouts through Parkwalk-managed equity vehicles focused on deep, health, and clean technology.

AIBiotech+5
Scottish Enterprise logo
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Scottish Enterprise R&D Grant

🇬🇧Scottish Enterprise · United Kingdom

Funds Scottish firms through Scottish Enterprise grants to develop new products, processes, and services.

AIBiotech+7
£250K
HM Revenue and Customs logo
Open

Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) — Company Certification

🇬🇧HMRC · United Kingdom

Offers United Kingdom start-up founders investment support through certified tax relief for early innovation and development.

AIBiotech+14
£250K

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