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Accelerating adoption of quantum enabled sensing and PNT

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

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This competition supports collaborative projects that accelerate the adoption of quantum enabled position, navigation, and timing (PNT) and sensing technologies by addressing specific technical and commercial barriers.

Projects must identify one or more barriers to adoption for a quantum technology in a specific use case and propose an innovative solution to address them. They must focus on quant…

Projects must focus on one of these technological themes: quantum enabled sensing for healthcare; quantum enabled PNT; or quantum enabled sensing for transport, telecoms, energy, or defence. Projects must exploit the capabilities of second generation quantum technologies. Projects that do not aim to accelerate adoption of quantum technologies, do not identify a specific barrier to adoption for a specific use case, do not focus on a specific quantum enabled sensing or PNT technology, or do not use second generation quantum technologies will not be funded.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.No fixed schedule
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.16 Sept 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.12–24 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.—
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.£14.3M

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Last verified: 27 Aug 2026Funder reference: ukri-post-200639Source: www.ukri.org