Technology · 25 March 2026
£1 Billion Planned For UK Quantum Computing
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The UK's quantum computing sector could create 100,000 jobs for people over the next 20 years. UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) plans over £1 billion of funding in the coming four years, building on previous long-term public investment. This record financial commitment also includes a further £1 billion government procurement programme, plus support for 100 quantum PhDs.
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