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Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council

EPSRC Centre for Quantum Commercialisation Skills

Supports United Kingdom quantum teams through commercialization coaching that improves commercialization readiness and skills.

ClosedEngineering and Physical Sciences Research CouncilUnited Kingdom

EPSRC is funding one national Centre for Quantum Commercialisation Skills as part of the National Quantum Technologies Programme (NQTP) Phase 3 (2024–2029). The centre is funded on a non-FEC basis, covering 100% of eligible costs up to £11.3 million over four years, with a fixed start date of 1 December 2026. Estates and indirect costs are not funded; student stipends, fees, and direct enterprise …

Establishment of a single national centre developing commercialisation skills among UK quantum researchers, encompassing training programmes, industry placements, early-stage research acceleration, and innovation support.

CycleiHow often this grant runs - e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.One-off
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.-
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.-
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.48 months
Award typeiThe form of funding - grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.£11.3M

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