8 companies and start-ups and 1 universities, labs and other organisations , most often in quantum hardware (3), quantum software (2) and quantum photonics (1). 5 projects are led from Oxford.
QCi3
The national research hub for quantum computing, led by the University of Oxford. It works on scalable and networked quantum computers.
Led by University of Oxford
Funding: £21.9m
Themes: Computing, Networks, Software and algorithms
QUARTET
A trapped-ion quantum computing testbed built for the National Quantum Computing Centre under its 2024 testbed programme.
Led by Oxford Ionics
Themes: Computing
SQALE
A neutral-atom quantum computing testbed built for the National Quantum Computing Centre under its 2024 testbed programme.
Led by Infleqtion UK (ColdQuanta UK Ltd)
Themes: Computing
OAQ Testbed
A TreQ-led consortium that built a modular quantum computing testbed in Oxfordshire that mixes processors, control systems and software from different suppliers.
Led by TreQ
Themes: Computing
QCS
The phase 2 national hub for quantum computing and simulation, led by the University of Oxford. It ran from 2019 to 2024.
Led by University of Oxford
Funding: £27.3m
Themes: Computing, Software and algorithms
