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Quantum companies in Edinburgh

Edinburgh has 4 quantum companies and start-ups and 3 universities, labs and other organisations , most often in quantum photonics (3), quantum sensing (2) and quantum components (2). 3 projects are led from Edinburgh.

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Projects led from Edinburgh (3)

  • Active Programme · 2026 onwards

    Quantum Advantage TurboCHarger

    QATCH

    A four-year programme on quantum software, algorithms and verification, led by the University of Edinburgh's Quantum Software Lab with the NQCC.

    Led by Quantum Software Lab

    Funding: £20m

    Themes: Computing, Software and algorithms

  • Active Collaboration · 2026 onwards

    Satellite Platform for Optical Quantum Communications

    SPOQC

    A UK CubeSat mission to test quantum key distribution between a satellite and a ground station in Edinburgh.

    Led by Heriot-Watt University

    Themes: Communications, Networks

  • Active Hub · 2024 to 2029

    Integrated Quantum Networks Quantum Technology Research Hub

    IQN

    A national research hub building quantum networks, from local links to satellite connections. Heriot-Watt University leads it.

    Led by Heriot-Watt University

    Funding: £21.9m

    Themes: Networks, Communications

Organisations in Edinburgh (7)

Companies (4)

Universities (2)

Research organisations (1)

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