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UKRI: Integration of AI/HPC with quantum

Make quantum computers work inside normal high-performance computing workflows.

ScheduledEngineering and Physical Sciences Research CouncilUnited Kingdom

This call funds collaborative research projects that get quantum computing working as part of ordinary high-performance computing workflows, rather than as a separate machine you have to think about separately. It is part of Quantum Mission 1 under the UK's National Quantum Strategy.

The work is about finding and removing the bottlenecks in quantum-classical integration, and building end-to-end h…

In scope: quantum-classical integration challenges, end-to-end hybrid workflows, and understanding what the quantum sector needs from advanced computing. The call aims at a UK quantum computing ecosystem capable of exceeding one trillion coherent operations, combined with demonstrable economic and societal benefit and widespread adoption. Grants cannot include a project co-lead based at IIASA or in Norway — the UKRI-RCN Money Follows Cooperation Agreement and the UKRI-IIASA agreement do not apply here.

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.3 Nov 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.36 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.20%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.£17M

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Last verified: 27 Aug 2026Funder reference: ukri-post-201965Source: www.ukri.org