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UK Research and Innovation has allocated £50 million to accelerate commercial quantum applications in critical infrastructure, including railway monitoring, ophthalmic diagnostics, and secure military communications. This funding targets specific startups like MoniRail and Siloton to deploy systems that outperform current GPS-dependent or hospital-bound technologies. The initiative also includes significant investment in quantum networking hardware and workforce training to build the necessary industrial ecosystem.
UKRI Backs UK Quantum Businesses With Share of £50 Million

Insider Brief A share of £50 million is going to British businesses developing quantum technologies for uses that include keeping railways running, shortening eye scan waits and maintaining military connectivity, UKRI said. The money forms part of a new government package. According to UKRI, the package is delivered through its Quantum Technologies Priority Programme, as […]
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has announced £50 million for UK quantum technology projects, alongside separate funding for quantum networking infrastructure and workforce training. The funded projects include MoniRail‘s quantum railway monitoring system, Siloton‘s handheld quantum eye scanner and ColdQuanta UK’s compact quantum radio system for signal detection and navigation. UKRI is also allocating £20 million to quantum networking businesses and expanding its QuEST Apprentices Programme with £8 million to support training for…
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