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The University of Edinburgh's Quantum Software Lab is leveraging a new £20m project and expanded partnerships to accelerate the development of verified quantum software tools. By fostering a full-stack feedback loop between researchers, hardware vendors, and industry users, the lab aims to bridge the gap between theoretical advancements and practical quantum applications. This strategic growth underscores the critical shift toward collaborative ecosystem building necessary for realizing useful quantum computing capabilities.
A recap of the Quantum Software Lab’s Quantum Fringe in Edinburgh

The Quantum Software Lab (QSL) at the University of Edinburgh has become a globally recognized hub for creating software solutions, and with its strategic partnership with the UK’s National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC), now has more than 70 researchers. In three years, the QSL is poised to lead a £20m project to deliver tools for useful quantum computing.
The Quantum Software Lab (QSL) at the University of Edinburgh now comprises more than 70 researchers, establishing itself as a significant force in quantum computing software development within three years. This growth is bolstered by a £20 million project led by the QSL, focused on delivering the tools and systems needed for practical quantum computing applications. “The Quantum Fringe belongs to everyone who takes part,” says Elham Kashefi, director of the QSL and chief scientist of the NQCC, reflecting the lab’s commitment to broadening engagement through its inaugural 16-event festival modeled after Edinburgh’s famous Fringe. The Quantum Software Lab (QSL) is establishing a full-stack feedback loop with the launch of the QATCH programme, designed to translate theoretical quantum computing into verified applications. Elham Kashefi, director of the QSL, explains that the…
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