Recently opened- to develop new knowledge and skills for developing new products, processes or services and bringing about a significant improvement in existing products, processes or services in the quantum technology sector in the UK and Canada.

Context: The UK and Canada both have recognised research strengths in quantum science and technologies, making this area of research ripe for collaboration. The UK’s National Quantum Technologies Programme, which started in 2014, has now reached £1 billion in investment. Canada has invested more than C$1 billion in quantum R&D.

A virtual matchmaking service is available.

Full details online: https://apply-for-innovation-funding.service.gov.uk/competition/633/overview#scope

Online briefing: 22 June 2020 (contact for details: support@innovateuk.ukri.org )

Competition closes: 29 July 2020