UKRI-5616 Quantum Technology Access Programme

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Estimated value

Awarded value

£330k

Suppliers

1

Lots

1

1 awarded

Published

07 Jan 2026

Description

The NQCC intends to sponsor Digital Catapult’s Quantum Technology Access Programme (QTAP) which they have successfully developed and run for two years running. The QTAP is a structured training and innovation programme that allows participating organisations to learn about how to program quantum computers, and experiment with use cases that are of strategic interest to them through testing solutions on real quantum hardware. The Digital Catapult has developed and run this programme in conjunction with technology from Orca Computing, a UK-headquartered company.

Scope

Reference
UKRI-5616
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Submission & procedure

Procedure
Direct award

Award details

Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.

Awarded value

£330k

Award date

Contract start

20 Jan 2026

Contract end

19 Jan 2027

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