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Quantum Base Secures £700,000 UKRI Research Fellowship

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Briefings

Quantum Base secured a £0.7 million UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship Grant to fund a four-year research programme led by Dr William Thom, covering quantum materials for Q-ID authentication. The project runs from November 2026 to October 2030, with potential extension to 2033. IP generated belongs to Quantum Base, and the grant covers 70% of a dedicated team's costs. The research targets glass, metals, and polymers to expand Q-ID applications into manufacturing and aerospace.

Key points

• Dr William Thom leads the Q-MAT programme at Quantum Base's Lancaster facility.
• The grant provides £0.7 million to fund research on quantum materials for Q-ID authentication.

Context

Quantum Base is a UK company developing a new global standard in authentication technology. The grant is awarded by Innovate UK to support innovation in authentication materials.

Limitations

Evidence covers only the initial announcement of the grant and the initial press release. No data on project progress, team composition, or specific research outcomes is provided.

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