UK grant · UK Research and Innovation, Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, Science and Technology Facilities Council
NQS Mission 2: Components, systems and architectures (Grant)
Up to £2,560,000 Closes 24 November 2026
Official listing and how to apply
Source: Find a Grant (GOV.UK) · Last checked
Key facts
| Funder | UK Research and Innovation, Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, Science and Technology Facilities Council |
|---|---|
| Amount per award | Up to £2,560,000 |
| Total funding available | £10,750,000 |
| Opens | 29 September 2026 |
| Closes | 24 November 2026 (14 days left) |
| Who can apply | Businesses, Public sector and councils, Charities and non-profits |
| Applicant types listed | Public Sector; Non-profit; Private Sector |
| Nation or region | National |
| Status | Open |
| Source | Find a Grant (GOV.UK) |
| Last checked | 10 November 2026 |
About this grant
Summary from the official listing on Find a Grant (GOV.UK):
Apply for funding to advance the research capabilities required to deliver the UK National Quantum Strategy Mission 2, strengthening the UK’s leadership in quantum networking and communications and accelerating progress towards the deployment of the world’s most advanced quantum network and the future quantum internet.
You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) funding.
The full economic cost (FEC) of your application can be up to £2.56 million. EPSRC will fund 80% of the FEC.
Projects must be no more than 33 months in duration with the latest start date of 31 May 2027.
Eligibility
This opportunity is open to organisations with standard eligibility. Check if your organisation is eligible.
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) individual eligibility rules apply. For full details, visit EPSRC’s eligibility page.
You may be named as project lead in no more than one application. There is no limit to the number of applications you can be named as project co-lead.
International researchers
The UKRI-RCN (UK Research and Innovation and Research Council of Norway) money follows cooperation agreement does not apply to this funding opportunity. As such applications submitted to this funding opportunity cannot include a Norway-based project co-lead (international).
You should include all international collaborators (or UK partners not based at approved organisations) as project partners.
Resubmissions
We will not accept uninvited resubmissions of projects that have been submitted to UKRI or any other funder.
Find out more about UKRI’s resubmission’s policy.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
We are committed to achieving equality of opportunity for all funding applicants. We encourage applications from a diverse range of researchers.
We support people to work in a way that suits their personal circumstances. This includes:
- career breaks
- support for people with caring responsibilities
- flexible working
- alternative working patterns
UKRI can offer disability and accessibility support for UKRI applicants and grant holders during the application and assessment process.
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