The UK's National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC) has shifted its strategy from technology development to active procurement and industrial adoption, as detailed in its 2026 Annual Report. Key initiatives include the SparQ Access Industry Channel, providing commercial quantum processor access to nine organizations, and awarding 13 grants for enterprise-led Proof…
The UK's National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC) has released its Quantum Computing Testbed Initiative (QCTI) Phase 1 Report, confirming the deployment of seven commercial quantum computing testbeds at the Harwell Campus. This multi-year program, financed by a £30 million award, establishes the NQCC as an "alpha customer" to evaluate quantum…
In November 2026, the NQCC and Phasecraft signed an agreement to provide UK organizations with access to Phasecraft's quantum software via SparQ Access. This partnership aims to lower the technical barrier for evaluating quantum advantage in various fields. An open call for proposals will be issued in late November 2026,…
