ProQure Scaling UK Quantum Computing Funding Opportunity
Summary
Innovate UK announces £14 million in funding under the ProQure program to develop, build and validate integrated quantum computing hardware and software for commercial scale deployment. Applications close 29 May 2026 at 11:00am UK time. Eligible organisations of any size may apply, with contracts awarded to single legal entities.
What changed
Innovate UK has launched the ProQure funding opportunity offering up to £14 million in phase one funding to support the development of integrated quantum computing hardware and software solutions that demonstrate commercial scale deployment. The competition opened 27 March 2026 and closes 29 May 2026 at 11:00am UK time. Organisations of any size, including those based in the EU, EEA or internationally, may apply to lead projects either alone or with subcontractors.
Applicants must submit proposals through the Innovation Funding Service by the closing deadline. This is a grant funding opportunity, not a regulatory requirement, so there are no compliance obligations or penalties associated with non-participation. Organisations seeking quantum computing development funding should review eligibility criteria and prepare applications before the May deadline.
What to do next
- Review full opportunity details on the Innovation Funding Service at the provided competition URL
- Prepare and submit application by 29 May 2026 11:00am UK time
- Ensure organisation meets eligibility requirements to lead a quantum computing hardware/software development project
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Funding opportunity
Funding opportunity: Contracts for innovation: ProQure, scaling UK quantum computing
Opportunity status: Open Funders: Innovate UK Funding type: Other Publication date: 31 March 2026 Opening date:
27 March 2026 5:00pm UK time
Closing date:
29 May 2026 11:00am UK time
See the full opportunity details on the Innovation Funding Service.
Organisations can apply for up to £14 million in phase one to develop, build and validate integrated quantum computing hardware and software to demonstrate commercial scale deployment and applications of your quantum computing solution.
Eligibility summary
To lead a project, you can:
- be an organisation of any size, including those based in the EU, EEA or internationally
- work alone or with other organisations as subcontractors Contracts will be awarded to a single legal entity only.
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