Current Funding Calls

NQS Mission 2: Components, systems and architectures

Funder Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)

Critical Technologies Photonics, Quantum, Semiconductors, Sensing & Connectivity

Application Deadline 24th November 2026

Description

Apply for funding to advance the research capabilities required to deliver the UK National Quantum Strategy Mission 2, strengthening the UK’s leadership in quantum networking and communications and accelerating progress towards the deployment of the world’s most advanced quantum network and the future quantum internet.

This funding opportunity will support research that advances the components, systems and architectures required for future quantum networking and communications systems.

Key research challenges include:

  • quantum networking components, systems and architectures
  • integration of quantum and classical infrastructure
  • enabling technologies required to support future deployment and adoption

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