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Quantum Technologies programme in 2014 which has already been backed by more than £ 1 billion in public funding to support skills, research and infrastructure.
Coinciding with the announcements, several global companies are announcing technical breakthroughs delivered in the UK, as well as new and recent investment commitments including:
• Infleqtion have delivered a 100-qubit quantum computer at the National Quantum Computing Centre, marking a significant step forward in developing large-scale systems for operational capability
• Vescent has selected the UK’ s National Physical Laboratory for its next office outside the US, backing world-leading talent and expertise across UK institutions
The raft of measures set out not only lay the foundations for new investment, jobs and improved public services across the country, but cement the UK’ s position as a global leader in the emerging technologies which will shape the future.
In addition to the £ 1 billion for procuring large-scale quantum computers, the investments include:
• Over £ 1 billion over the next four years to support leading companies and researchers to put quantum into action by investing at scale in technology development, skills, and facilities. Specifically:
• Over £ 500 million dedicated to quantum computing – helping companies scale and develop new uses for the technology in areas like pharmaceuticals, financial services, and energy
• Over £ 400 million to support breakthroughs in sensing and navigation and the skills and infrastructure needed to bring these technologies to market
• Dedicated funding of £ 125 million for quantum networking and £ 205 million for quantum sensing and navigation to ensure readiness to accelerate innovations in medical diagnostics, greenhouse gas monitoring, and ultrasecure communications
• An extra £ 13.8 million injected into the UK’ s five National Quantum Research Hubs delivered by UK Research and Innovation
• Fresh support for the Quantum Software Lab based in Edinburgh to accelerate discovery of new applications for quantum computers
• An additional £ 90 million to fund quantum infrastructure along with £ 20 million in skills and commercialisation programmes • www. intelligentcio. com
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