Digital Catapult launches Quantum Technology Access Programme with eleven leading British businesses, to improve the quantum readiness of key UK industries
- The Quantum Technology Access Programme was launched in June to demonstrate the potential of quantum technology and foster industry partnerships to drive the future adoption and commercialisation of quantum computing.
- Programme activities include development of use cases and access to tailored support
Digital Catapult, the UK authority on advanced digital technology, has today announced that eleven leading British businesses have been accepted onto a first-of-its-kind Quantum Technology Access Programme, to overcome industrial challenges using pioneering new quantum computing solutions. These eleven companies operate within sectors that are key to UK’s economic growth including energy, aerospace and transportation, demonstrating the industrial value of the new programme.
The 20-week technology access programme will support household names including Airbus, Rolls-Royce and the Port of Dover, as they prepare to embrace quantum technology, and consider how quantum computing could solve some of their industrial challenges. With tailored support from industry partners, a team of experts at Digital Catapult as well as access to cutting-edge quantum technology, the support provided to participating companies will be designed to achieve their defined use-cases and ensure sustainable business growth. Additionally, the participants will have the opportunity to attend workshops and get guided learning which will assist them in achieving their programme goals.
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