UK grant · UK Research and Innovation, Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, Science and Technology Facilities Council
UKRI: Integration of AI/HPC with quantum computing (Grant)
Up to £3,750,000 Closes 8 December 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 £3,750,000 |
| Total funding available | £17,000,000 |
| Opens | 4 September 2026 |
| Closes | 8 December 2026 (28 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 expose and overcome critical bottlenecks associated with the implementation of quantum computing within classical computational workflows. This investment will strengthen the UK’s capability to achieve accessible, UK-based quantum computers that deliver benefits beyond classical supercomputers across key sectors of the economy.
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 project can be up to £3,750,000. EPSRC will fund 80% of the FEC.
Projects can last up to three years with a fixed start date of 1 June 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 UKRI’s eligibility page.
You may be named as a project lead in no more than one application. There is no limit to the number of applications you can be named as a project co-lead.
Funding for this opportunity is subject to full business case approval.
International researchers
The UKRI-RCN Money Follows Cooperation Agreement or the UKRI-IIASA agreement do not apply to this funding opportunity. As such grants submitted to this funding opportunity cannot include an IIASA or 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 EPSRC’s resubmissions 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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