Funding Aim: To foster international collaborations that result in innovative quantum technologies with high market potential, aiming for commercialisation.

Project Themes:

· Quantum computing

· Quantum simulation and stack levels

· Quantum communications and cyber security (performance, integration, industrialisation)

· Quantum sensing and metrology

Eligibility:

· Open to UK-registered organisations.

· Collaborations must include at least one partner from the listed Eureka member countries. The members are: Austria, Belgium (Flanders), Belgium (Wallonia), Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Israel, Lithuania, The Netherlands, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye.

· Projects should focus on industrial research.

Funding Details:

· Grant funding up to £500,000 per project.

Requirements:

· Proposals must demonstrate a clear, innovative concept that can lead to new products, processes, or services.

· A strong business plan with potential market needs and a viable financial plan.

· Proposals should aim for a significant economic impact and return on investment post-completion.

· Intellectual property use and sharing must be clearly defined.

Application Process:

· Submit the Innovate UK application by the deadline.

· Project teams must also submit a Eureka project application form by 3:00 PM UK time on 9 May 2024.

Portfolio Approach: Aiming to fund a variety of projects across different technologies, markets, and research categories.

Exclusions:

· Projects focused on non-civilian technologies.

· Projects not aligning with Innovate UK’s eligibility criteria.

· Projects dependent on export performance or domestic input usage.

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