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Partner in international quantum research: apply for funding

Organisations can apply for a share of £1 million to develop AI and quantum technologies in international partnerships.

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£1 million is available for international collaborations developing the future of quantum technology.

Quantum technology is one of the most promising technology industries in the UK, with £235 million committed to its development in the 2018 Autumn Budget. From to , quantum technology could have far-reaching benefits from economic growth to medical applications.

»Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp , connecting 17 universities with 132 companies to convert research funding into prototypes. However, ensuring the UK’s continued success will require improving on products and processes.

£1 million is available through Innovate UK to fund international partnerships to develop quantum technology research projects through the EUREKA Network in AI and Quantum, a partnership between 10 funding bodies across the world.

Quantum connections

»Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp competition aims to support the development of collaborative research and development projects focused on artificial intelligence (AI) or quantum technology and sensing.

Projects must involve at least 1 partner from a participating country of the EUREKA Network in AI and Quantum. »Ê¹ÚÌåÓýappse are:

  • Austria
  • Belgium
  • Canada
  • Denmark
  • Israel
  • Spain
  • Switzerland
  • South Korea
  • Turkey

Projects can cover any aspect of quantum technology, last up to 3 years, and begin between January 2020 and June 2020.

Projects must aim to develop:

  • innovative products
  • technology-based applications
  • and/or technology-based services with high market potential in participating countries

Competition information

  • the competition opens on 10 June 2019. »Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp registration close date is 24 June 2019, and the deadline for both Innovate UK document and EUERKA application submissions is 1 July 2019
  • organisations of any size may apply, but must partner with at least 1 business from the EUREKA Network in AI and Quantum participating countries
  • up to â‚�400,000 (around £354,000) is available per project
  • an online briefing event will be held on 14 June 2019 where organisations can find out more about the competition and process of applying

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Published 10 June 2019