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Quantum Firms Backed to Keep UK Railways Running And Cut Waiting Lists
Publication: The Quantum Insider
Author: Matt Swayne
Source published: 13/10/2026, 14:50:53 UTC
Briefing created: 25/10/2026, 08:55:55 UTC
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Briefings
The UK government announced a £78 million package to support businesses developing quantum sensing and navigation technologies, with a specific £50 million competition focused on railway fault monitoring. UKRI invested £20 million in quantum networking and £8 million to train 150 engineering apprentices by 2030. Key projects include MoniRail's railway monitoring system and Siloton's handheld eye scanner, which aims to reduce NHS waiting lists. The initiative targets making the UK a world leader in quantum sensing by 2030.
Key points
- The UK government announced a £78 million package to support businesses developing quantum sensing and navigation technologies, with a specific £50 million competition focused on railway fault monitoring.
- UKRI invested £20 million in quantum networking and £8 million to train 150 engineering apprentices by 2030, with projects including MoniRail's railway monitoring system and Siloton's handheld eye scanner.
Context
This briefing details a UK government initiative to back businesses developing quantum technologies, specifically targeting railway fault monitoring and eye scanning to improve public services. The announcement includes a £50 million competition and £20 million in UKRI networking funding, with a goal to make the UK a world leader in quantum sensing by 2030.
Limitations
Evidence covers only the UK government's announcement of the £78 million package and specific project details. It does not include information on the total number of projects funded, the specific outcomes of the eye scanner trials, or the long-term economic impact of the quantum workforce training.
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