The National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC) and the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) have signed a memorandum of understanding to work in the field of quantum computing. Both organizations pledge to collaborate to expedite the development of quantum computing for the benefit of the United Kingdom.
NQCC, a new research centre supported by UK Research and Innovation that aims to accelerate the development of quantum computing by addressing the scaling issues of developing technologies, has unveiled its collaboration with NPL, the UK’s National Metrology Institute that is designated to create new measurement standards in the country.
“Through this MOU, we are bringing our shared expertise in quantum computing hardware, software, and applications together to support the development of industry standards. Our early focus is on testing, benchmarking, and validation of quantum computing technologies and marks an important step, shaping our collaboration, toward our shared goal of making the UK a quantum-ready economy.”
NQCC Director, Dr Michael Cuthbert
Under the MOU’s common objective, the NQCC and NPL strive to assist the United Kingdom‘s attempts to impact the country’s economic growth through Quantum computing significantly.
Since 2014, the National Quantum Technologies Programme (NQTP), a £1 billion collaboration between business, academia, and government, has created ground-breaking goods and services for the new quantum era. NPL and the NQCC are both significant partners in the NQTP, which fosters ideas, innovation, and investment to secure the UK’s edge and prospects in the internationally competitive quantum landscape.
“Signing this MoU will accelerate the close collaboration between NPL and NQCC. We will ensure that metrology, measurement standards, and independent test and validation can enable strategic advantage from quantum computing under the leadership of NQCC, engaging with the many academic and industry organizations contributing to this national effort”.
Dr Peter Thompson, Leader of NPL
National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC)
The NQCC is a new research centre supported by UK Research and Innovation that aims to accelerate the development of quantum computing by addressing the scaling issues of developing technologies. The centre will collaborate with businesses, the government, and the research community to provide quantum computing capabilities for the UK and to help the emerging industry grow. The research councils, EPSRC and STFC, are working together to deliver the NQCC initiative.
The NQCC is part of the National Quantum Technologies Programme, which involves a £1 billion investment from the public and private sectors over ten years (2014-2024) to develop and deliver quantum technologies in sensing, timing, imaging, communications, and computing.
National Physical Laboratory (NPL)
NPL, the UK’s National Metrology Institute, is delivering a comprehensive quantum technology program that includes developing the capability to test and characterize new components and products produced by the UK industry and new measurement standards.
Working with an extensive range of corporate and academic partners across the UK, NPL’s expertise is being leveraged to help the national effort in quantum technologies, removing barriers to innovation and expediting the path to commercialization.
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