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Hartree Centre and FormationQ will help UK firms use quantum tools

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August 21, 2026 by The Neuron

Over 40% of organizations responding to the OECD’s 2026 policy paper on quantum computing cite a lack of a skilled workforce as a key obstacle to adoption. FormationQ and the STFC Hartree Centre are collaborating to address this challenge and move quantum technology beyond research into scalable operational deployments across sectors like healthcare and manufacturing. The partnership will combine FormationQ’s computing expertise with the Hartree Centre’s digital innovation, aiming to help organizations evaluate and deploy advanced computing solutions responsibly.

Hartree Centre and FormationQ Partnership: Accelerating UK Quantum Adoption

The collaboration will focus on integrating quantum computing with artificial intelligence, high-performance computing, and hybrid computing approaches to tackle complex problems in sectors ranging from healthcare to energy. The Hartree Centre has a strong record in translating research into real-world impact, working with businesses, researchers, and public sector entities to accelerate the adoption of advanced digital technologies. This partnership aims to build technical capabilities and deployment pathways for long-term quantum adoption, supporting organizations from identifying valuable applications to developing pilot projects.

FormationQ’s expertise in advanced computing enablement complements the Hartree Centre’s digital innovation strengths, creating an opportunity to advance quantum, AI, and hybrid computing within the UK. “The future of advanced computing will depend not only on technological breakthroughs, but on the ability of organizations to tangibly harness these technologies to support the achievement of their business objectives,” added Nada Hosking, Founder and CEO of FormationQ. Beyond domestic applications, the partnership will also explore international collaboration to establish frameworks for responsible adoption of these advanced computing technologies globally.

The Hartree Centre works with businesses, researchers and public sector organisations to accelerate the adoption of advanced digital technologies, and quantum is a critical part of that mission.

Kate Royse, Director of the Hartree Centre
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