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UKRI Backs UK Quantum Businesses With Share of £50 Million

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Briefings

UKRI announced a £50 million package for UK quantum businesses, including £20 million for networking and £8 million for apprenticeships. Key projects include MoniRail's quantum railway monitoring, Siloton's handheld quantum eye scanner, and ColdQuanta's mobile quantum radio system. The initiative supports the UK's goal of becoming a world leader in quantum sensing by 2030, with a target of 150 apprentices by 2030.

Key points

• UKRI allocated £50 million for quantum technology projects, specifically funding MoniRail's quantum railway monitoring system, Siloton's handheld quantum eye scanner, and ColdQuanta's mobile quantum radio system.
• The £8 million expansion of the QuEST Apprentices Programme aims to equip 150 apprentices by 2030 to support the UK quantum workforce in engineering and specialist roles.

Context

This funding forms part of the UK government's Industrial Strategy programme, delivered through the Quantum Technologies Priority Programme. It supports companies developing next-generation systems to outperform current technology in critical areas like railway monitoring, medical diagnostics, and military connectivity, aligning with the UK's 2030 quantum sensing goals.

Limitations

Evidence covers specific project names and funding amounts but lacks details on total project costs, specific technical specifications of the quantum systems, or the full list of other funded companies beyond the named examples.

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