Events in Physics
Regsitration by 28th September, deadline for applications 5th October
Innovate UK, in collaboration with the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, invites registrations for their commercialisation of quantum technologies – feasibility study. This competition aims to encourage collaborative feasibility studies that will improve understanding of the technical or market feasibility of a product or service in the field of quantum technology. The scope of this competition allows for both technical and non-technical projects. These projects will establish feasibility for devices to exploit entanglement or superposition.
In addition, the following technologies have been identified as critical components or sub-systems within future quantum systems and are in scope such as vacuum systems, stabilised-frequency laser systems, integrated laser and vacuum systems, integrated systems, including integrated lasers and vacuums, algorithms, control and interpretation software, and single photon light sources and detectors.
Non-technical projects will involve work to understand future markets, applications or business models, the route to future commercialisation, adoption of quantum technologies, and the impact that quantum technologies might have on existing businesses or business models.
UK based businesses working in collaboration with other businesses, research bases or the third sector are eligible to apply. The projects are expected to be carried out in the UK.
Project costs are expected to range between £50,000 and £400,000 and last six to 12 months. Small businesses are eligible to receive up to 70% of eligible project costs, medium-sized businesses up to 60%, and large businesses up to 50%. The total funding available is £6 million.