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UK Announces New Funding to Support Quantum Technology Commercialisation

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Briefings

The UK government announced a £138 million funding package for quantum sensing procurement, alongside a £12 million national skills centre and £35 million for networking testbeds. A UKRI impact report indicates that £300 million in public investment between 2014 and 2024 created over 2,000 skilled jobs and supported 74 spinout companies. The UK Quantum Showcase event in London on November 6, 2026, is expected to attract over 3,500 attendees to demonstrate commercial applications. The Ministry of Defence confirmed a £30 million commitment to its Defence Quantum Action Plan, while Professor Charlotte Deane noted quantum sensors are already improving daily lives through wearable tech and brain scans.

Key points

• The UK government announced a £138 million funding package for quantum sensing procurement to accelerate adoption across healthcare, transport, and defence.
• A UKRI impact report found that £300 million in public investment between 2014 and 2024 created over 2,000 skilled jobs and supported 74 spinout companies.

Context

The UK government and UKRI are accelerating quantum technology commercialisation through new funding and initiatives. The National Quantum Technologies Showcase event in London on November 6, 2026, aims to demonstrate Britain's leadership by showcasing real-world applications of quantum tech in healthcare, infrastructure, and national security.

Limitations

Evidence covers announced funding and events up to November 2026. Specific details on the Defence Quantum Action Plan timeline beyond the New Year are not provided. The impact report data represents a snapshot of 2014-2024 outcomes rather than real-time current status.

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