Theme
Quantum technology for defence and national security, including navigation, sensing and secure communications.
3 projects (2 active), £21.9m of it with a sourced funding figure; University of Glasgow leads the most (1). 14 companies and start-ups work in this area.
QEPNT
A national research hub for quantum position, navigation and timing, led by the University of Glasgow. It aims to reduce reliance on satellite signals such as GPS.
Led by University of Glasgow
Funding: £21.9m
Themes: Timing and navigation, Sensing, Defence and security
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
QCNDS
A centre of excellence launched by AWE in November 2025 and led by the University of Strathclyde, applying quantum sensing and computing to nuclear science for national security.
Led by University of Strathclyde, Aldermaston
Themes: Computing, Sensing, Defence and security
Leads, partners and funders of the projects above.
Company · Filton
Company · Livingston
National lab · Aldermaston
Company · London
Company · Paignton
Government · London
Research organisation · London
Funder · Swindon
Research organisation · Glasgow
Company · Ilminster
University · Edinburgh
University · London
Company · Oxford
Company · Cardiff
Company · Glasgow
University · Loughborough
Government · London
Research organisation · Teddington
Company · High Wycombe
Company · Bristol
University · Belfast
Company · Cambridge
Funder · Swindon
University · Birmingham
University · Bristol
University · Cambridge
University · Edinburgh
University · Glasgow
University · Oxford
University · Glasgow
Start-up · Glasgow
Organisations whose listed specialisms match this theme but which are not yet linked to a project here.
