of British Government The Quantum Institute announced more than £100 million ($128.6 million) in funding for five new quantum research hubs aimed at advances in healthcare, cybersecurity and transportation. Located in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Oxford and London, the hubs will develop practical quantum technologies such as faster medical scanners, secure communications networks and next-generation positioning systems. Here’s what each hub will focus on and the universities that will lead them:
- UK Quantum Biomedical Sensing Research Hub – University College London and University of Cambridge
- UK Quantum Technologies Hub for Sensing, Imaging and Timing – University of Birmingham
- Integrated Quantum Network Quantum Technology Hub – Heriot-Watt University
- Hub for integrated and interconnected quantum computing implementations – University of Oxford
- UK Centre for Quantum Positioning, Navigation and Timing – University of Glasgow
The initiative, announced by Science Secretary Peter Kyle, will see researchers and companies working together to harness quantum technology for real-world applications, including the development of quantum-enhanced blood tests, resilient location, navigation and timing systems, and a future “quantum internet” for secure communications.
The hubs will focus on a range of areas, including ultrasensitive disease diagnostics, advanced sensing technologies and quantum computing. The UK Government’s investment underlines its commitment to harnessing cutting-edge science to improve everyday life and support economic growth.
A press release and additional information from the UK Department of Science and Innovation can be found here: here.
July 27, 2024