research funding

The UK and Germany have forged a partnership to unite their quantum research ecosystems and accelerate commercial deployment of quantum supercomputers, sensors and precision timing. A £6 million UK‑German R&D call launching in 2026 will target prototype‑to‑production development, while £8 million will upgrade photonics infrastructure in Glasgow. Joint efforts include harmonising measurement standards, integrating high‑performance computing via EuroHPC, and supporting aerospace launches. Both governments project quantum technologies could add ~£11 billion to the UK’s GDP by 2045 and sustain over 100,000 skilled jobs.