£75m funding announced for UK quantum technology projects

Penny Horwood
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Science minister, George Freeman
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Science minister, George Freeman

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) announces £45m of funding and National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC) investing £30m in quantum computing prototypes

Science minister George Freeman yesterday announced at London Tech Week new funding to support universities and businesses working to advance the UKs standing in quantum technology. The new inve...

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