NQCC adds Quantum Motion’s silicon spin qubits to UK testbed program

The National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC) has added Quantum Motion’s silicon spin qubits to its UK testbed program, a key component of a £30 million investment made in partnership with Innovate UK. This initiative established seven prototype quantum computers, or “testbeds”, designed to rigorously evaluate emerging quantum technologies. All seven platforms are now deployed at the Harwell Campus, allowing providers to demonstrate and validate their systems in an independent environment. The NQCC is collaborating with colleagues from the Quantum Software Lab at the University of Edinburgh to test and evaluate the platforms, positioning the centre as a global leader in quantum technology evaluation. The culmination of a £30 million investment by the NQCC and Innovate UK saw all seven prototype quantum computers fully deployed at the Harwell Campus by the close of 2025, enabling rigorous, independent evaluation of diverse quantum architectures. This concentrated deployment strategy allows providers to demonstrate and validate their technologies within a trusted environment, accelerating the path toward fault-tolerant quantum computing. Each testbed represents a distinct qubit modality, presenting unique technical challenges for ongoing investigation through collaborations with the NQCC and its partners. The initiative’s success is emphasised by the completion of all seven contracts to develop…