Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
Government · London
Chris McDonald
Minister of State for Science, Innovation and Investment
Photo: Laurie Noble, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia CommonsIs the DSIT minister whose portfolio includes quantum, UKRI, Innovate UK and the National Physical Laboratory.
Organisation
Projects
- Active Mission · 2023 to 2035
Quantum Mission 1: Quantum computing
Mission 1
A government goal that by 2035 there will be accessible, UK-based quantum computers able to run one trillion operations.
Led by Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
Themes: Computing, Software and algorithms
- Active Mission · 2023 to 2035
Quantum Mission 2: Quantum networks
Mission 2
A government goal that by 2035 the UK will have deployed the world's most advanced quantum network at scale.
Led by Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
Themes: Networks, Communications
- Active Mission · 2023 to 2030
Quantum Mission 3: Quantum sensing in the NHS
Mission 3
A government goal that by 2030 every NHS Trust will benefit from quantum sensing-enabled solutions.
Led by Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
Themes: Sensing, Imaging, Biomedical and health
- Active Mission · 2023 to 2030
Quantum Mission 4: Quantum navigation
Mission 4
A government goal that by 2030 quantum navigation systems, including clocks, will be deployed on aircraft.
Led by Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
Themes: Timing and navigation, Sensing
- Active Mission · 2023 to 2030
Quantum Mission 5: Networked quantum sensors
Mission 5
A government goal that by 2030 mobile, networked quantum sensors will give new situational awareness across critical infrastructure.
Led by Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
Themes: Sensing, Defence and security